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What Is an Enzyme Catalyst?
A cell's ability to carry out essential chemical reactions separates the animate from inanimate. Without these biological catalysts, life itself would not be possible.
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3 Things Raw Foodists Believe
The Raw Food Movement has been slowly and quietly taking the world by storm. In a way, you could say it's a revolution. Learn more about what raw foodists believe here.
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Enjoying healthy mushrooms
Mushrooms are not only delicious, they are also an excellent source of B vitamins and selenium and contain a powerful antioxidant.
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What is PKU?
PKU, or phenylketonuria, is a genetic disorder that can cause neurological as well as behavioral problems in infants and children. Learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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The Firefly or Lightning Bug
Fireflies, also known as lightning bugs, have fascinated ancient cultures and still remain a mysterious insect.
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Explosives, Tobacco Plants, and Bacteria
Explosive disposal the green way. Tobacco plants and bacterial proteins team up to eliminate TNT from contaminated soil.
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Current Treatment for Hepatitis B and C
No form of Hepatitis is curable, but some types can be treated effectively. Interferon and Rebetron (combination therapy) are the only FDA approved drugs for treatment.
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Drugs for Erectile Dysfunction
Three drugs have hit the market targeting male impotence. A discussion of the pros and cons of each will be discussed.
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Nucleic Acid DNA & RNA Synthesis
What are deoxyribonucleic and ribonucleic acid made of, and how are these big molecules of genetic information built? This article explains the basics.
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Rates of Chemical Reactions
An overview of the important discipline of kinetics - the study of how fast chemical reactions go, what conditions affect these rates and why.
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What is Biochemistry?
DNA, enzymes, fats, carbohydrates and hormones are all part of the discipline of Biochemistry.
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DNA Fingerprinting & Crime Retrial
What is DNA fingerprinting and how does this type of genetic evidence factor into criminal retrials and verdict reversals?
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Mercury Toxicity: Soil, Air, Water
Nausea, loss of balance, slurred speech, vision and hearing loss, inflammation, enzyme disruption are attributable to mercury exposure.
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Recovery Nutrition
It doesn't take much to ensure your body is properly fueled for working out, in fact, eating a well balanced diet will do the trick most of the time.
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Extremophiles: Those bacteria that live in hostile environments.
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Arresting Arthritis Naturally
The pain of arthritis is something most of us have experienced. But there are many things we can do to arrest the progress and severity of arthritis. This article will discuss simple but effective natural ways to deal with joint pains.

The Nutrient Games: Unmentionables
An article about the "unmentionables" - substances that are not usually displayed or cannot be displayed on nutrition fact labels. Part two in a three-part series.

Glucosamine and Chrondroitin/ what is it?
Runners, cartilage, glucosamine, chrondroitin sulfates. disc health
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Special Vitamin Needs
The special vitamin needs of men, women, and children of all ages.
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Damaged or herniated discs? Damaged knee cartilage? Read this!
Glucosamine and chondroitin, help for damaged discs and cartilage at last!
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Bones and Raw Food
Devoted dog owners seeking the healthiest food for their pets may turn to the B.A.R.F. raw food approach - which offers both risks and rewards to your canine's health.
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Everyday Superfoods: Avocado
With its rich, creamy texture, avocado provides protein, enzymes and healthy unsaturated fats, and is easily incorporated into vegetarian entrees or luscious raw desserts
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Zinc
Zinc facilitates metabolic functions and DNA synthesis, supports a healthy immune system, is required for the healing of wounds, & maintains a sharp sense of taste.
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Oral Cancer Symptoms and Treatment
Oral Cancer has a high mortality rate, due to the usually late diagnosis of the problem. Options are discussed here.
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The Definition of Acid
In order to plan out a proper diet it is important to understand all of the nutrients. Acids are important to understand in order to maintain the body's acid/base balance
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The Latest Alzheimer's News and Research
The latest news and research on Alzheimer's Disease.
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Protein
Protein is a typical muscle-building nutrient and is supplied by the food we eat. Read on to find out more about eating right.
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The Definition of Sugars
In order to plan out a proper diet it is important to understand all of the nutrients. Sugar is an important part of a healthy diet if properly utilized.
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Are Humans Omnivores?
Is there a such thing as a true omnivore? How do you classify animals as herbivores, carnivores, granivores, fructivores or omnivores? Are humans really omnivores?
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Seasonal Allergy Relief
Herbal relief for seasonal allergies.
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Broccoli Boosts Immunity
Even George W Bush might think twice about eating broccoli if he knew how important it is for restoring the body's immunity and perhaps slowing down aging.
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Garden Spiders Through the Year
A year in the life of Araneus diadematus, the common garden spider.
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Prevent Colds and More with Zinc
The body needs zinc for more than just preventing colds. It also works as a cofactor with over 200 different enzymes to make chemical reactions in the body.
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Causes of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism has several causes besides Graves' disease, and treatment varies with each cause. This article describes the causes and treatment of hyperthyroidism.
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Wondering What to do With Your Bountiful Harvest?
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Protein.
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Yellow Leaves on My Roses - Part 2
Too many and too few nutrients can also cause yellow leaves.
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AIDS Viral Peptide Delivers
A viral protein that can place useful proteins into cells has been discovered.
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Alzheimer's Drugs - Part Two
Second in a four part series on the drugs used to treat Alzheimer's.
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I Tested Positive for Hepatitis B, Now What?
Currently there is only one approved treatment for hepatitis B called interferon alpha 2-b. It is important to Vaccinate your family against Hepatitis B.
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I Tested Positive for Hepatitis C, Now What?
There are currently two different types of therapy for chronic hepatitisC: Monotherapy or Combination therapy. There is a strict criteria you must meet before you are able to get these types of treatments. It is important that you see your doctor regularly and have your enzyme levels tested regularly to determine what course you should proceed with.
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Liquidation Bargains
Save big $$ on everyday household items.
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Molecular Farming: a blessing or a curse?
an introduction to molecular farming
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Riboflavin - vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is described, deficiency symptomology is explored, and some recent research is explained.
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Vitamins and Crohn's Disease
Here are some helpful hints on Vitamins and what we need.
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How to Cut a Pineapple
Many people aren't sure how to choose a ripe pineapple at the store or how to cut it open once they get it home. Learn all about the versatile fruit in this article.
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Lose 104 Pounds a Year:
New research links TV advertising and prolonged sitting with the fattening of America. By replacing TV time with activity, you can lose over 104 pounds a year.
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Understanding Autoantibodies
This article describes autoantibodies and expains their role in autoimmune disease development. The use of autoantibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring autoimmune diseases is also described.
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Why Many Pets Cannot Tolerate Dairy Products
The image of a hungry cat lapping up some milk from a bowl is a classic. However, often such pets have to deal with the aftermath: intestinal upset, gas and diarrhea.
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About Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn screening tests of some form are mandated in all states to check for several serious diseases. Read more about how it is done, what they detect and what to expect.
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