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Immune system - quiz
Better Health — Do you know how the immune system protects the human body from diseases? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz. You don't know much about the immune system at all. It might be a good idea to do some reading on the topic. You have a ...More…
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Immune system - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — The immune system fights infection from bacteria, viruses and other microbes. It is made up of specialised cells that move through blood and tissue. The white blood cells that make up the immune system are made in the bone marrow. Problems of the ...More…
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Liquid L-Carnitine, Coq 10, L-Arginine 473ml
Amazon UK — Features: Strengthen and maintain a healthy heart Boosts the immune system Facilitates weight loss Helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels Enhances blood circulation through the body EAN 0780223100533 Adult Product? NO MPN 790223100532 Package ...More…
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What I need to know about Eating and Diabetes Page last updated: November 25, 2008 General inquiries may be addressed to: Office of Communications & Public LiaisonMore…
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What I need to know about Diverticular Disease (Easy-to-Read) What I need to know about Liver Transplantation (Easy-to-Read) A collection of easy-to-read publications for patients and professionals. Some Spanish versions available. Also provided ...More…
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HIV, AIDS, and Older People
Institute on Aging — Like most people, you probably have heard a lot about HIV and AIDS. You may have thought that these diseases weren't your problem and that only younger people have to worry about them. But anyone at any age can get HIV/AIDS. Many people have no ...More…
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Thyroid conditions - Hashimoto's disease
Better Health — Hashimoto's disease is a common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). It is an autoimmune condition. Immune system cells attack the thyroid gland, causing inflammation. This reduces the thyroid's ability to make hormones. The condition .. ...More…
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El Autismo y la Vacuna Triple Vírica (MMR)
Child Health & Human Development — Comparadas con los síntomas del autismo que duran toda la vida, ¿no son leves las enfermedades que la vacuna triple vírica previene? El Autismo y la Vacuna Triple Vírica (MMR) ¿Por qué hay personas que piensan que las vacunas pueden ser la causa ...More…
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Splenomegaly explained
Better Health — Splenomegaly means enlargement of the spleen. This abdominal organ removes old and abnormal blood cells and contributes immune system components, including antibodies. Causes of splenomegaly include leukaemia, Hodgkin's disease, thalassaemia and ...More…
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Sjogren's syndrome
Better Health — Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that mainly affects the eyes and salivary glands, but can affect the sweat glands. These glands are attacked by the immune system, for reasons unknown. Although there is no cure, proper treatment should ...More…
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Scleroderma affects the skin
Better Health — Scleroderma is a disease of the body's connective tissue. The most common symptom is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face. There is no cure but the symptoms can be managed. Scleroderma is a disease of the ...More…
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Psoriasis explained
Better Health — Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition. It causes red, scaly patches to develop on the skin. Skin affected by psoriasis grows much quicker than normal skin. There is no cure for psorasis, but it can be controlled with treatment. Psoriasis ...More…