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Melampus might have cured Proetus' daughters, who possibly had ergotism or Cushing's syndrome, using the herb Helleborus niger, but a mix of factors could have caused their symptoms.
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Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
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December 2017 in “Cancer Medicine” Finasteride use may increase the risk of male breast cancer.
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