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How Your Immune System Works

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Inside your body there is a mechanism designed to defend you from millions of bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins and parasites that want to invade your body. Find out how the human immune system works.

Traditional Chinese Medicine for Coughs, Colds, Flu, and Allergies

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Learn about traditional Chinese medicine for coughs, colds, flu, and allergies. This article has detailed information on Chinese patent medicines.

How Fluorescent Lamps Work

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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!

Egg Donation Overview

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Egg donation is one option for women or couples with fertility problems. Learn about egg donation and find out what it takes to be an egg donor.

How Scanning Electron Microscopes Work

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Scanning electron microscopes give scientists an incredible level of magnification. Learn about scanning electron microscopes.

How Wood Stoves Work

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Wood stoves work very well when they are maintained properly. Learn more about how wood stoves work at HowStuffWorks.

How can copper keep termites at bay?

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Termites can be a scourge on your house. How can copper keep termites at bay? Learn how copper might keep termites away in this article.

Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Overview

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder. Learn more about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome at HowStuffWorks.

Should you really feed a cold?

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Should you really feed a cold, or is this just an old wives' tale? Get the science behind the "feed a cold" saying in this article.

How do you define hate?

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How do you define hate? Hatred is a way to wipe out fear of something by eliminating it. Find out how hate has been defined throughout history.

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