Ms. Karen Lackey

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• Hormones for Diabetes

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• The Most Common Psychological Disorders

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• Hypothyroidism: Is Hormone Therapy Right for Me?

  Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by a reduction in the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland. In this condition, the thyroid glands are under active and blood shows lower than normal levels of thyroid hormones. The symptoms of this disorder include:...

• Despite Crohn's, Ali Fuller is Filled with Gratitude

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• What Is Nicotine?

  IntroductionNicotine is an alkaloid stimulant that comes from the nightshade family of plants, particularly from the leaves of tobacco. The type of nicotine found in tobacco plants is called Nicotiana tabacum. Nicotine can also be synthetically produced. Thousands of chemicals are contained in...