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Adenoids are lymph tissues that sit between the nose and the back of the throat. They trap bacteria and viruses as a means of aiding immature immune systems.
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Tonight is a special night. Not only do we have a full moon (an always enjoyable experience). It is also the Summer Solstice. This is not only a historical even...
Precocious puberty, or "early puberty" in layman's terms, is defined as puberty that begins before the age of 8 in girls and before the age of 9 in boys.
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Few things tend to make a child as miserable as an ear infection. Unfortunately, they're common for kids between the ages of 6 months and 3 years.
It doesn't...
It often feels like there's a gap between the school system and the real world. While the knowledge we gain from schooling is great, the world is constantly cha...
Most humans have RH positive blood, meaning they carry a gene originating from the rhesus monkey. Humans are believed to have evolved from a similar ancestor.
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Anxiety is an extremely common problem today, affecting 40 million adults in the United States. While occasional anxiety is not unusual, chronic anxiety can int...
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