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How to Prevent Respiratory Infections
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Respiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia mainly dwell in the lungs. Learn how to prevent these illnesses and treat their symptoms.
The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly
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In the 1890s, consumption (now called tuberculosis) was ravaging New Englanders. But what caused it? Could it be ... vampires? They exhumed the dead bodies to find out.
What can inflammation in your lungs cause?
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Do you know what inflammation in your lungs can cause? Find out what inflammation in your lungs can cause in this article from HowStuffWorks.
5 Facts About the Wild West's Deadly 'Doc' Holliday
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John Henry "Doc" Holliday was first and foremost a gambler and gunfighter. But he was also friend of Wyatt Earp and is best known for his role the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
How Did Elisa Lam End Up Dead in a Hotel Water Tank?
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Canadian student Elisa Lam went missing in 2013 and the mystery surrounding her death captured national attention. So what really happened to this 21-year-old?
What's the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation?
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You've heard the word 'quarantine' a lot in relation to the coronavirus. But how is it different from patient isolation? HowStuffWorks explains both.
How Do You Win a Nobel Prize?
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How cool would that be to stand amongst the company of fellow laureates like Mother Teresa or Albert Einstein? We have some ideas for scoring you one.
10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences
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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.
10 Recent Breakthroughs in Marine Biology
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Marine biology breakthroughs have helped us learn about the ocean's residents. Explore 10 of the coolest marine biology discoveries.