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• Saliva Test to Diagnose Lupus May Soon Exist

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• What Is Polyamory?

  What does "polyamorous" mean?"Polyamorous" is a neologism derived from the English term "polyamory," and is a word composed of poly (Greek for "many") and amor (Latin for "love"). To mix Greek and Latin roots in one word is considered by some a mistake, but there are a number of common words,...

• Is Scabies Contagious?

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• What Are the Treatments for Cold Sores?

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