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How to Prevent Sunburn

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Want to know how to prevent sunburn? Visit HowStuffWorks to learn how to prevent sunburn.

5 Germs You Really Can Get From a Toilet

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Do you fear the public bathroom? You're not alone. Here are the five likeliest things you could catch from a toilet.

10 Oldest Known Diseases

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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?

10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences

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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.

Was Lyme Disease Created as a Bioweapon?

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Maybe it's mistrust of the U.S. government and health-related industries, as well as Lyme's insidious nature, that makes this idea catnip for conspiracy theories. But what's the truth?

Can vitamin C help prevent dengue fever?

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Some people swear by vitamin C to prevent colds. But is vitamin C powerful enough to prevent dengue fever? Find out.

How To Prevent Parasitic Infections

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Read about parasitic infections that are contracted through skin contact or bedding, clothing or animals, including body lice, scabies and ticks.

How Mad Cow Disease Works

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Mad cow disease is in the news again, with tests confirming the second case in the United States since December 2003. Learn how this brain disease affects livestock and people.

Gum Disease Explained

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Gum disease, gingivitis, tooth decay -- they're all related. Learn how you can avoid gum disease and treat gum disease.

Can Humans Catch 'Zombie Deer Disease'?

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Deer in many states have a brain-wasting disease that gives them zombielike symptoms. HowStuffWorks looks at the danger to humans.

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