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  1. Food Safety (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... storage can prevent foodborne illness. There are four basic steps to food safety at home: Clean - always ...
  2. Carbohydrates (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... simple carbohydrates because they are in the most basic form. They can be added to foods, such ...
  3. Children's Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and social well-being. Most parents know the basics of keeping children healthy, like offering them healthy ...
  4. HIV (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is HIV? HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV harms your immune system by destroying a type of white blood cell that helps your body fight ...
  5. Radiation Exposure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is radiation? Radiation is energy. It travels in the form of energy waves or high-speed particles. Radiation can occur naturally or be man-made. ...
  6. Spinal Cord Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the middle of your back. It carries signals back and forth between your body and your brain. A spinal ...
  7. Anatomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    Anatomy is the science that studies the structure of the body. On this page, you'll find links to descriptions and pictures of the human body's parts and organ ...
  8. Drinking Water (National Library of Medicine)  
    We all need to drink water. How much you need depends on your size, activity level, and the weather where you live. The water you drink is a combination ...
  9. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that have an electric charge when they are dissolved in water or body fluids, including blood. The electric ...
  10. Environmental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Our environment affects our health. If parts of the environment, like the air, water, or soil become polluted, it can lead to health problems. For example, ...
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