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Celiac Disease Overview
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder -- more than just a food allergy to gluten. Read about celiac disease, symptoms and treatment.
Getting a Grip on Lyme Disease
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There's been a steady uptick in Lyme disease across the United States since 1997, but the news isn't all bad. HowStuffWorks explains.
What's the difference between celiac disease and a gluten allergy?
What's the difference between celiac disease and a gluten allergy? Find out more about the differences between the two from this article.
10 Diseases Named After People
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Some scientists get the recognition they deserve — in the names of diseases they found. Learn about 10 diseases named after people at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Name These Immune System Diseases From a Medical Textbook Description?
Your immune system is supposed to protect you from illnesses. But what happens when it doesn't work the way it's supposed to? That's when you get autoimmune diseases, and there are a lot of them. Let's see how many you can diagnose!
Plasmapheresis Procedure
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During a plasmapheresis procedure, plasma, the fluid part of the blood, is removed from blood cells. See why plasamapheresis is used.
Is it possible for a pregnant woman to be allergic to the placenta?
Can a pregnant woman become allergic to her baby's placenta? Find out and learn about pregnancy allergies at HowStuffWorks.
5 Reasons Parasites Are Beneficial to Earth
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You probably think all parasites are disgusting little critters, but that's not always the case. Several are actually critical to the planet.
Multiple Sclerosis Overview
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Multiple sclerosis, also known as MS, causes the body to attack itself. How do you get multiple sclerosis, and why are twice as many women as men affected?
How much vitamin D do you get from the sun?
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Getting vitamin D from the sun is one of the best ways to get your requirements. But exactly how much vitamin D do you get from the sun? Find out.