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Thalassophobia: Do You Fear the Deep Ocean?
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Should we blame this on the movie 'Jaws'? Many people have a fear of the ocean and what lies beneath it. How can you cope with this?
What Is the Rarest Blood Type in the World?
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There are eight major blood types and some are more common than others. But what's the rarest of them all?
VO2 Max
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VO2 max is the amount of oxygen your body can use, per kilogram of body weight, per minute. Learn about determining VO2 max.
Feeling Hungry? Tired? Moody? Thank Your Hypothalamus
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The hypothalamus works with the pituitary to keep the body in homeostasis. HowStuffWorks checks out this tiny workhorse.
Cloaca: The Single Opening in Animals, Plus Human Implications
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A cloaca is a single bodily opening in many animals for excretion and reproduction. In rare human cases, failure to separate during development leads to complications.
How Motion Sickness Works
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Although motion sickness is very common, scientists don't really know why we get it. Learn all about this condition at HowStuffWorks.
Top 5 Common Causes of Death for People Over 300 Pounds
What are the 5 common causes of death for people over 300 pounds? Learn more about heart disease and other common causes of death for the overweight.
Q & A With Beauty Expert Paula Begoun
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Beauty expert Paula Begoun answers common beauty questions. Get advice from beauty expert Paula Begoun at Discovery Health.
How Plasma Donation Works
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There are two types of plasma donations -- the plasma's the same, it's just the method of donation that differs. Find out how plasma donation works.
How Fecal Transplants Work
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Fecal transplants might just be the next big thing in medicine. Learn about the advantages and challenges of fecal transplants.