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… 1 About 5% to 10% of kidney stones are made of uric acid. footnote 1 Less than 1% of kidney stones are made of a … 1 About 5% to 10% of kidney stones are made of uric acid. footnote 1 Less than 1% of kidney stones are made of a …
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… and stomach ( lower esophageal sphincter ). The valve stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. This … and stomach ( lower esophageal sphincter ). The valve stops acid from backing up into the esophagus as easily. This …
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… substances made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids . Proteins carry a positive or a negative electrical … substances made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids . Proteins carry a positive or a negative electrical …
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… called metabolic alkalosis can be caused by a loss of acid from your body (for example, from a loss of … called metabolic alkalosis can be caused by a loss of acid from your body (for example, from a loss of …
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… will not harm your child. Other ingredients – Sugars, amino acids, salts, and proteins, such as albumin and gelatin, …
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… or pick at your scalp. Use a shampoo with salicylic acid, such as Neutrogena T/Sal. Shampoo as often as needed … or pick at your scalp. Use a shampoo with salicylic acid, such as Neutrogena T/Sal. Shampoo as often as needed …
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… of cells. Genes are made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a substance inside the centre (nucleus) of cells that … of cells. Genes are made of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a substance inside the centre (nucleus) of cells that …
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… if you have vaginal dryness. Take an over-the-counter antacid or acid reducer, such as Pepcid AC (famotidine) or … heartburn. Be careful when you take over-the-counter antacid medicines. Many of these medicines have aspirin in …
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… do not offer Aspirin or other drugs with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA).  ASA may cause Reye’s syndrome - a serious …
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… is a female hormone produced by the ovaries during release of a mature egg from an ovary (ovulation). … is a female hormone produced by the ovaries during release of a mature egg from an ovary (ovulation). …