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Health & Medicine Essays and Term Papers
Nutrition And YouNutrition is the relationship of foods to the health of the human body .
Proper nutrition means that you are receiving enough foods and supplements for
the body to function at optimal capacity. It is important to remember that no
single nutrient or activity can maintain optimal health and well ...
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AIDS And Its HistoryProfessor Luc Montagnier, who discovered the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in 1983, and Professor Peter Duesberg, who first mapped the genetic structure of such viruses, are to challenge the orthodox view that HIV is the exclusive cause of AIDS at an "alternative" AIDS conference in Amsterdam ...
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The Dangers Of SmokingAbout 400,000 Americans die every year because of health problems
due to smoking. 1.5 million people quit smoking a year, but 50 million
keep on going. Those 50 million people are addicted to nicotine. Nicotine
addiction is when a person psychologically, physically, and socially has ...
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DreamsEvery ninety minutes of every night we�re asleep, a dream unfolds. The short at the beginning of the night are usually no more exciting that the idle thoughts that randomly pop into our heads when we�re awake. But as the night progresses, the length of each dream increases (the last dream can ...
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Blood And ExceriseType II muscle fibers oxidize lactate at a very fast rates. When muscle
contraction produces a significant amount of lactate, it is then released into
the central circulation of the blood, and within seconds it is made available to
that muscle for energy. Therefore, 75% of the lactate produced ...
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SteriodsIn the past three decades, steroids has been becoming a serious problem more than ever in the athletic field. Steroids are anabolic drug "to build" growth hormones that include the androgens (male sex hormones) principally testosterone and estrogen and progestogens (female sex hormones). Steroids ...
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Hypochondria"MOM!! I think I have a new freckle!!"screamed Liz." I think I have skin cancer!" Liz is suffering from a mental disorder called . With this type of disease people become obssessed about sickness and their health. These people convince themselves that they have an illness, even when doctors prove ...
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Abortion ReportI have chosen for my topic Abortion. I think that it is a topic that is
very important in today's society however it is often dodged or avoided.
Different Presidents say different things and have different stances about it,
and often it is had to know what to think about it. Basically there are ...
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The Human Heartis a specialized, four chambered muscle that
maintains blood flow in the circulatory system. The heart is located in the
thorax, it lies left of the body's midline, above and in contact with the
diaphragm. It is behind the breastbone, or sternum, and between the lungs,
with its apex tilted to the ...
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Anxiety And Depression In Afro-AmericansA major cause of mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety
in individuals is stress. Defined stress is an internal response caused by the
application of a stressor or anything that requires coping behaviour. For
example the pressure of a job, supporting a family or getting an ...
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Medical Uses Of MarijuanaFor several decades, researchers have sought to determine whether marijuana has legitimate medical uses, and narcotics control agencies have discouraged them from finding out. Now a new round of federally funded research may provide some answers-or will it? The latest skirmish between scientists ...
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Advantage Of Nutrition, Exercise, And Well-being ProgramsToday more than ever companies are recognizing the advantages of nutrition, exercise and well being programs for their employees. A report that appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1987 reported that " a vigorous bout of exercise in the middle of the day improved mental alertness ...
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Registered NursesUpholders and health educators for patients, families, and
communities, I did my report on . There are all sorts of
fields one could go into. For example, you have hospital, office, home
health, nursing home, public health, occupational health nurses,
supervisors, nurse practitioners and other ...
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Ebola: A Contagious Trend�This is the way the World ends, not with a bang but with a whimper.�
In the year 1976, Ebola climbed out of its hiding place, and caused the death of 340 people. Coming forth from an unknown origin, this �virus� held the nation of Zaire in fear and full of uncertainty.
No cure was found, as a ...
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AIDSAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, better known as , is
caused by the incurable HIV virus. is a deadly disease that
deteriorates the immune system. There are two groups of HIV (human
immunodeficiency virus), HIV-1 that occurs throughout the world and HIV-2
that mainly occurs in Africa. The ...
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Woman's Right To ChooseAbortion has been one of this country's most controversial topic on
hand. But if one sees the constitutional infringement to women by the
restriction of abortion, the torment to the unwanted child and the anguish
society has to sustain,then this topic would not be so debatable. Too many
people ...
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The History, Use, And Effectiveness Of Medicinal DrugsI.
A. Introduction
(Pg's 1-2) II. Aspirin
(Pg's 3-6)
A. Its Origin
B. Dosages
C. Relative Effectiveness
D. Side Effects
E. Alternate Treatment III. Sulfa Drugs
(Pg's 7-10)
A. Its Origin
B. Dosages
C. Relative Effectiveness
D. Side Effects
E. Alternate Treatment IV. Antibiotics
(Pg's ...
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Abortion: Pro-life - Reilyism SpeechThe founding of entire nation was forged on the principle that all men
are created equal under the law. This is the essence of our Declaration of
Independance and the philosophy behind the Constition. We, through history,
have made certain that ALL people in this country have equality before ...
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Heart Cells�Crooners who lament that broken hearts never mend may need to find another tune.� Scientist are finding new evidence that suggests that, contrary to scientific consensus, heart muscle cells do divide and the number of cells can increase.
The vast majority of heart muscle cells, or myocytes, had ...
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Biosafety Protocol: Is There A Need For One??
Outline
Thesis statement: An international biosafety protocol should be created to
establish and maintain control over the products designed with biotechnology.
I. The existing laws and regulations that govern the release of
transgenic organisms are inadequate or nonexistent. ...
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Alternative MedicineIf you have ever taken high-dose vitamins, used an herbal remedy, or sought treatment from a chiropractor, you are among the millions all over the world who use to ward off illness or treat a variety of ailments. Known by a variety of terms--complementary, holistic, unorthodox, integrative-- ...
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Alcohol: Most Used And Abused DrugAlcohol is the most used and abused drug in the world, for this reason
there is no wonder why we have alcohol problems. The most common problem is
alcoholism. Alcoholism is a chronic usually progressive disease that includes
both a psychological and a physical addiction to alcohol. Alcoholics ...
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Life, Death, And Politics: A Run-Down Of The Abortion Debate.Few issues have fostered such controversy as has the topic of abortion.
The participants in the abortion debate not only have firmly-fixed beliefs, but
each group has a self-designated appellation that clearly reflects what they
believe to be the essential issues. On one side, the pro-choice ...
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AIDS/HIVAcquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, better known as AIDS, is caused by
the incurable HIV virus. AIDS is a deadly disease that deteriorates the immune
system. There are two groups of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), HIV-1 that
occurs throughout the world and HIV-2 that mainly occurs in ...
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Imagine living in a world where sights, sounds, images and thoughts are
constantly changing and shifting. Unable to focus on whatever task is at hand,
your mind wanders from one activity or thought to the next. Sometimes you become
so lost among all ...
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