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During therapeutic hypothermia, doctors reduce a patient's body temperature to prevent cellular damage. See how therapeutic hypothermia saves lives.

Antibiotics can make your stomach upset while they cure an infection. Learn which antibiotics are most likely to upset your stomach at HowStuffWorks.

Pityriasis rosea is a rash that occurs at almost any age. Learn about how pityriasis rosea works at HowStuffWorks.

A flat wart, or verruca plana, is a form of wart. Learn more about how flat warts work at HowStuffWorks.

Paraffin wax treatments are quite relaxing. Learn how paraffin wax treatments work at HowStuffWorks.

Stasis dermatitis describes skin problems that occur in the leg as a result of stasis. Learn more about how stasis dermatitis works at HowStuffWorks.

How does your body heal broken bones? Amazingly, broken bones begin healing immediately. Learn how broken bones or fractures are repaired.

Fingernails have several parts and consist largely of keratin. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about fingernails.

HGH aging prevention is a hot topic. Could this hormone reduce wrinkles, increase muscle mass and more? Take a look at HGH aging prevention.

Gender identity disorder is when a member of one sex desired to live life as a member of the opposite sex. Learn more about gender identity disorder.

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