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Here's What Happens When You Swallow a Leech
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Leech endoparasitism occurs when someone accidentally ingests a leech and it gets attached. Literally. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
Can you get athlete's foot anywhere besides your feet?
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Can you get athlete's foot anywhere besides your feet? Find out if you can get athlete's foot anywhere besides your feet.
Top 5 Healthy Steak Marinade Ideas
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These healthy steak marinade ideas are big on taste and your health. See how you can reduce risk of heart disease and cancer with steak marinades.
Can you match the generic drug to its brand name?
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If you've ever wondered whether or not the generic is as good as or the same as the name brand, good news; it is. The FDA requires that all generic drugs be what's called "chemically identical" to the matching brand name. And making the switch from brand to generic can have big savings -- as much as 73% for over-the-counter drugs, according to Consumer Reports. See if you can make the right matches.
Sweating While Sleeping
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Sweating while sleeping can be very irritating. Visit Discovery Health to learn about sweating while sleeping.
10 Ways to Cope with an Addict in the Family
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Many addicts don't realize the strain that their addiction can place on close relatives. Learn more about ways to cope with an addict in the family.
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.
10 New Uses for Old Inventions
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You think you really know an invention until -- whammo -- someone comes up with a new use for it. Ointment that soothes tired cow teats and treats baldness? Who would have thought?
How Chinese Traditions Work
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Many Chinese traditions go back for hundreds or thousands of years. Find out about Chinese traditions at HowStuffWorks.
How Paramedics Work
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Paramedics are trained in prehospital care and are often involved in emergency situations. Learn more about how paramedics save lives every day.