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How Vestigial Organs Work
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Vestigial organs are like the body's junk drawer. Learn about the body's vestigial organs and how Darwin's idea of common descent might explain them.
How does pregnancy affect the senses of smell and taste?
Pregnancy often affects the senses of smell and taste. Learn theories about why pregnancy affects the senses of smell and taste.
What causes the muscle cramps in my legs?
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Muscle cramps can be caused by over-exerting certain muscles. Learn about muscle cramps and how stretching can alleviate them.
Why would you take poison as medicine?
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Can you really take poison as medicine? Learn about both ancient and cutting-edge ways that poison acts as medicine.
Strokes Overview
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Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of permanent disability. See if you're at risk for a stroke.
What is laser clot busting?
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Laser clot busting sounds like something out of a video game, but you're not likely to see it at any arcade. So, what is laser clot busting?
Why doesn't the FDA regulate herbal supplements?
Why doesn't the FDA regulate herbal supplements? Learn the benefits and dangers of herbs and why they aren't currently regulated by the FDA.
Can you fight allergies with local honey?
Fighting allergies with honey is a tasty cure for sniffles and watery eyes, but does it work? Investigate how honey could fight allergies.
How Albinism Works
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About one in 20,000 people in the U.S. has some type of albinism, and more are afflicted outside of the country. So what is it and how does it happen?
How can someone be born with organs outside the body?
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You've heard stories about people born with organs outside their bodies. Does it really happen? Learn how organs can develop outside the body.