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Blood Sugar
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Blood sugar monitoring is a vital part of managing diabetes and the key to successful diabetes care. Learn more about blood sugar and diabetes.
Drug Rep Gifts Influence Doctors' Prescription Choices
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A new study found that doctors were more likely to prescribe brand-name drugs when they got gifts or meals from pharma reps. HowStuffWorks explains why.
Quiz: What's the difference between flu and a cold?
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Take this HowStuffWorks quiz to test your cold versus flu IQ!
Ancient Egyptian Pregnancy Test Survived Millennia Because It Worked
A strange, but surprisingly accurate, ancient Egyptian pregnancy test survived for millennia and was spread around Africa and Europe because it was just that effective.
St. John's Wort Overview
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St. John's wort and its effectiveness have been under consistent scrutiny. Many people have heard of the drug, but aren't sure what it is -- find out what's in it, what it's used for and what its side effects are.
Herbal Remedies for Bites and Stings
Read about herbal remedies for bites and stings that soothe itchy skin and reduce inflammation caused by insect bites.
Aromatherapy: Tea Tree
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Tea tree is used in aromatherapy products for many therapeutic uses, including treating bacteria and viruses. Learn more about this essential oil.
Aromatherapy for Depression
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Aromatherapy for depression uses essential oils to ease anxiety and mental fatigue. Find out how neroli and other essential oils fight depression.
What Happens When the Wind Is Knocked Out of You?
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Surely you've had the wind knocked out of you at some point in your life. But what's really going on inside your body?
'Cocaine Sharks' Make Waves Off Coast of Brazil
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Ever wondered what sharks might find in their waters besides fish? Turns out, some Brazilian sharpnose sharks (Rhizoprionodon lalandii) have been swimming in some rather strange seas - ones laced with cocaine.