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Can prayer heal people?
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Prayer may in fact heal people, according to recent studies that show prayer can lower your blood pressure. Learn more about prayer and healing.
How Optical Illusions Work
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It's a young lady! It's an old woman! It's a blue dress! No, it's gold! Why are we fooled by optical illusions and what do they tell us about how the brain works?
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
7 Famous Folks Who Were Also Doctors
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These folks abandoned their medical careers to get involved in other lines of work and make their names.
How Triage Works
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Triage is a system in the ER that gives treatment priorities to the sickest patients. Learn more about how triage works.
Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure
Learn the home remedies to fight high blood pressure, and reduce the chance of strokes, blindness, kidney failure, and heart failure.
Black Hairy Tongue: It's Gross, but You'll Live
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Has your tongue ever turned black and sort of hairy? HowStuffWorks looks at some causes.
Dental Disease Overview
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Most dental diseases stem from poor oral hygiene and involve the build up of bacteria in the mouth. Learn about he various types of dental disease.
How HeLa Cells Work
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While HeLa cells have been star players in medical research for decades, the woman behind them remained in the shadows for years. Discover the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells in this article.
Frostbite Basics
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Frostbite can strike even in everyday cold conditions. Learn why frostbite freezes body parts and how it can help save your life.