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Medline Plus: Heartburn
From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on heartburn with accompanying text.
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Medline Plus: Maple Syrup Urine Disease
This is a simple introduction to maple syrup urine disease(MSUD). Includes the following sections: "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Causes, incidence, and risk factors," "Symptoms," "Signs and tests," "Treatment," "Expectations...
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Medline Plus: Leprosy
Leprosy, its causes and symptoms, and its treatment and prevention are briefly discussed on this site, provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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Medline Plus: Vitamin A
This encyclopedia article is organized into the following sections: Illustrations, Alternative Names, Definition, Function, Food Sources, Side Effects, and Recommendations. Click the thumbnails in Illustrations to pull up two charts, one...
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Medline Plus: Vitamin B6
Organized into several sections, this article provides general information on vitamin B6, its sources, and its function. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations," section to see two illustrated charts on the benefits and food...
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Medline Plus: Vitamin C
In addition to providing general information on vitamin C and its role in maintaining health, this article includes illustrated charts on the sources and benefits of vitamin C and the effects of vitamin C deficiency.
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Medline Plus: Vitamin D
This website on vitamin D is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Definitions," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations" section to see...
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Medline Plus: Vitamin K
Organized into several very brief sections, this article on vitamin K includes information on vitamin K deficiency and the RDA (recommended dietary allowances) of this vitamin. Click on the thumbnail images in the "Illustrations,"...
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Medline Plus: Folic Acid (Folate)
This brief article on folic acid, or folate, is organized into the following sections: "Alternative names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendation."
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Medline Plus: Niacin
This encyclopedia article on niacin, or vitamin B3, is organized into the following sections: "Illustrations," "Alternative Names," "Definition," "Function," "Food Sources," "Side Effects," and "Recommendations." Click on the thumbnail...
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Medline Plus: Riboflavin
Organized into several sections, including "Illustrations," "Functions," and "Food Sources," this encyclopedia article is a simple overview of B2, or riboflavin. Click on the thumbnails in the "Illustration," section to pull up...
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Medline Plus: Acetaminophen Overdose
This website provides a list of symptoms associated with acetaminophen toxicity and overdose. Learn what you should do in case someone near you takes too much Tylenol, or any other drug containing acetaminophen.
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Medline Plus: Ibuprofen Overdose
MEDLINEplus tells you what to do to prevent and treat ibuprofen overdose.
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Medline Plus: Meninges of the Brain
Contains a brief description and diagram of the meninges of the brain. Also mentions the functions of the meninges.
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Medline Plus: Head Lice
A short explanation of what head lice are. Includes links to comprehensive information regarding detection, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. This page is available in numerous languages.
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Medline Plus: Electrolytes
This website provides a brief definition of "electrolytes" and a few examples of the types of electrolytes that exist in your blood.
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Medline Plus: Vitamin B12
This is a very brief write-up on vitamin B12, which is organized into several sections including, "Function," "Food Sources," and "Recommendations." Though not containing detailed information, this website serves as a good source of...