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Man is a hairy animal. An adult has about five million hair follicles of which 100000 are on the scalp. Virtually the only areas spared are the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and lips. Most of the skin surface is covered with short, fair, fine, and poorly developed hair known as vellus [...]

More and more people these days realise the benefits of having breakfast. Scientifically, having breakfast has been proven to help you lose weight and to lower your cholesterol levels. We also know that eating breakfast can help to stabilise your blood sugar levels. It kick starts your metabolism and gives your body food when it [...]

Technological developments in the area have led to a number of different machines now being available for directly or indirectly measuring body fatness. Some of these are extremely expensive and would not be used in the normal day-to-day counseling situation. Others are now becoming more portable and more accessible and provide at least an opportunity [...]

Diabetes (or diabetes mellitus, if you prefer the full technical name) is inherited by baby. If affects the way the body handles the main ( omponents of food, the protein, fat and carbohydrate elements. A hormone called insulin is normally produced by the pancreas, a gland situated near the intestinal system. In the diabetic child, [...]

This simple-sounding disorder also has the impressive name of infectious mononucleosis (a name with which you can confound your friends and bank manager, I feel sure; you might even get an increased bank overdraft). It is caused by a virus called the Epstein-Barr virus, and is often contacted during childhood. In many cases, no symptoms [...]