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Pregnancy sickness can happen at any time of day or night, but its symptoms can often be worse in the morning.

Many people have stopped drinking alcohol completely. What happens to your body when you do that?

The glue-like mucus in your nose plays an important role in your immune system.

Bruises are essentially pooled blood under the skin that changes color as its components break down.

Wrinkles are caused by a loss of structural components in the skin, but what drives this process?

Ears and noses do increase in size as we get older, but it's due to how aging affects our tissues, rather than the growth of new tissue.

The reason your lips get chapped in cold weather lies in their unique anatomy.

"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.

Cheeses such as Stilton and Camembert contain species of mold that are safe for humans to eat. Why?

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Why is frankincense associated with Christmas and medical treatments?

The answer to this question depends on two factors: the microbes that cause the infection and the way they spread from person to person.

A number of medical conditions can cause an allergic reaction to ultraviolet light from the sun.

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Inflammation is the body's response to injury or infection. It works to help heal wounds, but it can also play a role in chronic disease.

There are a number of possible reasons for bleeding between periods, including hormonal changes, infections and certain medical conditions.

Redheads are said to experience pain differently than other people and require higher doses of pain medications, depending on the drug used. Why?

A buildup of dental plaque breaks down tooth enamel, leading to tooth decay, gum disease and other oral health conditions.