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Should you really starve a fever?
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Should you really starve a fever? Get the biology behind how "starve a fever" could work and whether it's really advisable.
How Maggot Therapy Works
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Maggot therapy can help clean wounds faster and promote faster healing. See why these creepy crawlies are used on skin in maggot therapy.
10 Weirdest Sources for Antibiotics
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Many lifesaving antibiotics are discovered in some pretty nasty places. Here are the 10 weirdest sources for antibiotics at HowStuffWorks.
Which Zodiac Sign Is the Nicest?
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Discover the nicest zodiac sign! Explore which astrological signs are the most kind, caring, and compassionate in relationships, friendships, and life.
Understanding Sinus Congestion
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How much do you understand sinus congestion? Learn about sinuses and what causes sinus congestion in this HowStuffWorks article.
Casket vs. Coffin: Comparing the Burial Containers
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Made of plain pine or shaped like a shoe, mourners may inter them, suspend them or set them ablaze. How much do caskets and coffins differ?
10 'Harmless' Things You Should Really Wash Your Hands After Touching
Of course you wash your hands after you use the restroom or work the room at a networking event. But what about after you play beer pong? Or cuddle a duckling?
Are we on the brink of an AIDS vaccine?
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An AIDS vaccine has been developed that shows 96 percent effectiveness in non-human, pre-clinical trials. Learn about this potential AIDS vaccine.
Perennial Flowers Image Gallery
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These perennial flower pictures will dazzle you with knowledge and bright imagery. Sit back, smell the roses, and check out these perennial flower pictures.
Why Is Yawning Contagious?
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Contagious yawning is associated with the same parts of the brain that deal with empathy, according to a recent study. Learn about contagious yawning.