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LONOMIA OBLIQUA: The Killer Caterpillar

LONOMIA, the Killer Caterpillar We have known for ages many caterpillars can cause irritation by discharging body hairs, or can defend themselves by releasing vile-smelling secretions. Some are even know to...

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9 Fish Oil Benefits that Impact the Heart and Brain

Health researchers have examined a number of health conditions in association with the consumption of fish oil in both men and women. Nine Fish oil benefits have been discovered which are the reduced risk of...

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Causes of Blood in Stool in Cats

Upon noticing blood in the stool many cat owners may become concerned, perhaps primarily because they have learned to associate the presence of blood with the intimidating letter ''C'', however, it may be...

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What Causes Broken Blood Vessels in the Eyes?

A broken blood vessel in the eye is correctly known as a sub-conjunctival haemorrhage. It can look pretty horrific (as in the above image), but will not cause any damage to your eyesight and is purely...

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The Best Natural Foods that Unclog Your Arteries…

Your arteries are the rivers within your body that continually transport essential nutrients and oxygen from your heart to the rest of your body. A big part of staying healthy and also keeping your arteries...

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How to keep a healthy heart

A year and a half ago my husband had a heart attack he was 36. Not an easy thing for the family but it was a real eye opener. I knew he was at rick his father pasted when he was 44 but until it is in your...

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DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis My Personal Story

I nevere expected to ever have a Blood Clot, let alone one tht would or could kill me in a few hours time. I had heard that seniors get the blood clots, but I was only 37years old. I didn't know anything...

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Missed Miscarriage

Just what is missed miscarriage? Medically referred to as missed abortion the term which I think doesn’t give credit to those whom suffer a missed carriage. In fact the grief from this is a little more...

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Blood Thinners: Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelets

There are a number of drugs that people refer to as "blood thinners".  Blood thinners are actually are variety of types of drug.  Each type of blood thinner works in a different way and will help different...

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Factor V Leiden and Hypercoagulation, A Cause of Multiple Miscarriages, Clotting, and High Risk Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be affected by and can cause hypercoagulable states (times when the blood can clot more easily). In order to have a healthy pregnancy the body must keep a careful balance between clotting and...

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