In the late 1700s, Edward Jenner, an English country doctor, developed the first vaccine. The vaccine he developed made people immune to smallpox. This vaccine was ...
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Louis Pasteur was originally a chemist. His first great discovery was finding out what made beer and wine spoil. He discovered micro-organisms, floating in spoiled batches of beer and wine. The micro-organisms were ...
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The respiratory system can also malfunction due to poor lifestyle choices. When the cilia (which remove airborne particles when they beat continuously) are clogged by mucus they cannot perform their function properly and over time, can become inflamed. This condition (which can be treated) is called ...
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This disorder of the respiratory system is common in children in Canada. There are half a million children who suffer from it. It can be triggered by many different environmental factors. The disorder is ...
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The reason why fries and chocolate taste so good is that they contain a lot of fats. These fats are converted into a lipid, called cholesterol, which enters your arteries and can clog the flow of blood. This disorder or condition is referred to as ...
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The digestive system can also malfunction, causing severe repercussions for an individual and even death. These disorders are caused by poor lifestyle habits or disease. One such disorder may lead to colon cancer. It is caused by ...
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What are three diseases caused by smoking?
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What is a stomach ulcer and what causes it?
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What is the device called that a doctor uses to take your blood pressure called?