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How Nerves Work
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Nerves are what sense the world around you and pass that information along to your brain. Learn about nerves and see how the nervous system works.
Why Chugging a Gallon of Milk Is Nearly Impossible
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Can you drink a gallon of milk in an hour? HowStuffWorks explains why milk chugging, or the gallon challenge, is tough on the human body.
How Backscatter X-ray Systems Work
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Do you know how backscatter X-ray systems work? Find out how backscatter X-ray systems work in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Understanding Overactive Sweat Glands
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Overactive sweat glands can be quite bothersome. Visit Discovery Health to learn all about overactive sweat glands.
How Fat Cells Work
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Fat cells lie behind how you gain and lose weight. Learn about fat cells, body fat basics, how fat is stored in the body and how the body breaks down fat.
Alternative Medicines for Arthritis
Alternative medicines for arthritis include nutritional and detoxification therapy and herbal and mind/body medicines. Learn how to treat arthritis.
How MRI Works
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An MRI scan is the best way to see inside the human body. See what happens during an MRI scan and learn about MRI images and MRI safety.
How Blood Works
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Blood is the most commonly tested part of the body, and it is truly the river of life. Learn about red and white blood cells, lymphocytes, blood tests, blood types and blood donation.
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.
Alternative Medicines for Cancer
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Alternative medicines for cancer include nutritional therapy, mind/body medicine, and oxygen therapy. Learn to treat cancer with alternative medicine.