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• What Causes Hair Loss?

  Normally one loses up to 100 strands of hair per day, which is completely normal. Many people lose their hair as they grow older, which is not meant to be alarming. In most cases, losing a few strands here and there may not make a noticeable difference in the scalp.There are different types of hair...

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• Is Malaria Preventable?

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• Sperm Cells Mimic Embryonic Stem Cells

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• What Is Ferrous Sulfate?

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