Margaret Barnes

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• An Overview of Gallbladder Diseases

  What is the gallbladder?The gallbladder is a four-inch, pear-shaped organ situated below your liver. It acts as a storage organ for bile, which is a mixture of fats, cholesterol, and fluids. The main purpose of bile is to help in breaking down fats during digestion. The whole process allows for easy...

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• What are the Effects of Marijuana?

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• What Are the Benefits of Eating Bread?

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• Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy is Linked to Childhood Obesity

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