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Cholesterol Levels: High, Low, Good & Bad
October 09, 2018 | ReferenceHDL is “good” cholesterol; LDL is “bad” cholesterol. HDL helps lower LDL. Too much LDL can lead to heart disease and heart attacks.
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Nobel Prize in Economics: 1969-Present
October 09, 2018 | ReferenceWinners of the Nobel Prize in economics, including Paul Krugman, Daniel Kahneman and Milton Friedman.
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Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
October 09, 2018 | ReferencePink eye, or conjunctivitis, develops when the blood vessels in the eyeball get inflamed by a virus, bacteria, foreign object or allergic reaction.
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Acetaminophen: Dosage, Side Effects & Overdose
October 05, 2018 | ReferenceAcetaminophen is an over-the-counter pain reliever works by elevating the pain threshold so that only more intense pain is felt.
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What Are X-Rays?
October 05, 2018 | ReferenceX-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation. One of the most common uses of X-rays is for medical imaging. X-rays are also used in treating cancer and in exploring the cosmos.
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Pigs, Hogs & Boars: Facts About Swine
October 05, 2018 | ReferencePigs are mammals with stocky bodies, flat snouts, small eyes and large ears. They are highly intelligent, social animals, and are found all over the world.
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Hemorrhoids: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
October 04, 2018 | ReferenceAbout 2 million Americans are treated for hemorrhoids each year.
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Ibuprofen: Dosage, Side Effects & Other Facts
October 04, 2018 | ReferenceThe anti-inflammatory painkilling drug ibuprofen is effective against fever, menstrual cramps, headaches, toothaches, joint pain and backaches.
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Brown Rice: Health Benefits & Nutrition Facts
October 03, 2018 | ReferenceBrown rice is a highly nutritious grain. It is good for the heart, aids digestion and may reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and high cholesterol.
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Nobel Prize in Chemistry: 1901-Present
October 03, 2018 | ReferenceA list of the winners of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, including Marie Curie, Roger Kornberg and Otto Hahn.
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