Melanin
03 Mar 2008 Also called pigment, melanin is a substance that gives the skin and hair its natural color. It also gives color to the i..- 305
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Why We Go Hungry
03 Mar 2008 Genes definitely play a role in appetite. And in how much we can get away with eating, how good food tastes, how much fo..- 287
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Researchers Find Hormone Causes A Loss Of Weight
03 Mar 2008 Researchers have discovered what they hope will be a magic bullet for obesity, or at least the forerunner of major new ..- 285
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What Is Jaundice
29 Feb 2008 Jaundice is not a disease but rather a sign that can occur in many different diseases. Jaundice is the yellowish stainin..- 332
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Tooth Discoloration
29 Feb 2008 Your teeth can become discolored by stains on the surface or by changes in the tooth material. Dentists divide discolora..- 307
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What Is Appendicitis
29 Feb 2008 Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small worm-like pouch attached to the large bowel. It can happen at ..- 343
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The Human Pancreas
27 Feb 2008 The pancreas is a glandular organ that secretes digestive enzymes (internal secretions) and hormones (external secretion..- 319
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The Human Bladder
27 Feb 2008 The bladder is a hollow, muscular, balloon shaped organ that lies in your pelvis. It collects urine from your kidneys an..- 317
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Stomach Ulcer
27 Feb 2008 A stomach ulcer, also called a gastric ulcer, is a raw area or open sore that develops in the lining of the stomach. The..- 332
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Peptic Ulcers
27 Feb 2008 A peptic ulcer is a sore in the lining of your stomach or duodenum.* The duodenum is the first part of your small intest..- 375
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DNA Damage Theory
25 Feb 2008 The DNA, due to its central role in life, was bound to be implicated in aging. One hypothesis then is that damage accumu..- 284
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Nose Bleeds
25 Feb 2008 Nose bleeds are often the result of common events, usually trauma, but nose bleeds can be a warning of other problems. N..- 334
