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How do antibiotics work?
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Where do antibiotics come from, and how do they fight bacteria?
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
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In China, more than a million tons of herbs are used each year as medical substances. Learn about traditional Chinese herbal medicine.
Breaking Down the Sweeteners
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Do you know what's in that sweetener? We're breaking down the sweeteners in this article.
What Is the Dumbest Animal? These 14 Defy Evolution
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What is the dumbest animal on Earth? Spoiler: It's not your uncle who tried to deep-fry a turkey in his bathtub.
What supplements do Olympic weightlifters use?
Olympic weightlifters usually use supplements and extra nutrition to get their amazing bodies. Find out what supplements Olympic weightlifters use.
Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?
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Is there something in turkey that makes you sleepy? Learn why sleepiness is common after Thanksgiving dinner and how the amino acid tryptophan works.
Can I eat anything I want as long as I drink red wine?
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If you drink red wine, does that mean you can eat whatever you want? Learn how research indicates that drinking red wine can delay the aging process.
What causes 'old person' smell?
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We may not know how to describe it very well, but we all recognize 'old person' smell. Learn what causes 'old person' smell at HowStuffWorks.
The Naked Mole Rat Exhibits Hive Behavior, Lives Up to 30 Years
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The naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is found in the dry regions of East Africa. These hairless, wrinkly rodents live in underground colonies that function more like insect hives than typical mammal groups.
5 Sweet and Healthy Uses for Honey
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Honey has been used as medicine for millennia and, in this century, the old remedies seem to be holding up to science.