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How Pain Works
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Pain is the most common reason people seek medical attention. But what actually is pain? How do you sense it? Learn how pain and pain perception work.
What is it like to sleep in space?
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What is it like to sleep in space? With 16 sunsets, getting shut-eye is a little harder than usual. Find out how astronauts doze in zero gravity.
5 Common Skin Parasites
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Whether you like it or not, certain critters may see you as a meal. Learn how to avoid common skin parasites like bedbugs, fleas, and lice
5 Ways Technology Has Negatively Affected Families
Technology has affected families negatively with all the texting, e-mailing and TV. Find out five ways technology has negatively affected families.
How Umami Works
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Umami has been called the fifth taste, joining the traditional quartet of salty, sweet, bitter and sour. Learn what gives food an umami taste.
How Lie Detectors Work
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Lie detection is a consistently controversial topic -- how can a machine tell truth from deception? Does everyone have the same physiological reaction when telling a lie? If so, how can some people "beat the box"? Find out what these devices measure and if they really can detect lies.
Cosmetic Dentistry
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A fascinating article that describes how Cosmetic Dentistry works!
Hyponatremia Explained
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Hyponatremia is a serious medical condition. Visit Discovery Health to learn all about hyponatremia.
How can I cleanse my skin without drying it out?
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How can I cleanse my skin without drying it out? Visit Discovery Health to find out how you can cleanse your skin without drying it out.
Second to None: Here's the Buzz on Buzz Aldrin
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Buzz Aldrin was the second man on the moon, as well as a math whiz, scuba enthusiast and inspiration for Buzz Lightyear. How cool is all that?