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    study of body's defense against infections and diseases

    Immunology is the branch of biology that studies the immune system, which is the body's defense mechanism against infections and diseases. It involves understanding how the body recognizes and fights off pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and other harmful agents, as well as how it can sometimes mistakenly attack its own tissues, leading to autoimmune diseases.

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      community My hair stopped falling out after I quit smoking

      in Update  62 upvotes 5 days ago
      Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.

      community The celebrated doctors that we adore so much and whose advice we hear without doubts, are only humans after all

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user visited three dermatologists for hair loss treatment and was disappointed with their lack of thorough examination and discussion. Treatments prescribed included minoxidil, finasteride, multivitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, and biotin, but the user was dissatisfied with the approach and lack of consideration for newer treatments.