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Gory details

adventures from the dark side of science
The author of National Geographic's "Gory Details" blog takes a dark yet humorous look at the gory side of nature, human bodies, and the mind. Interviews leading scientists to discuss murderous animals, facial mites, insects, delusions, and other topics.

The doctor

The doctor is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know there are more than 900,000 doctors in the United States? Learn more about doctors in The Doctor.

The doctor

Did you know that Americans get more than 1 billion colds each year? A doctor finds out why people are sick. Learn more about doctors in The Doctor.

Medicine and health care

Readers will learn about medicine and health care.

Medical discoveries

Readers will learn about medical advances in many fields, such as prosthetics and organ transplants.

Genes and genetics

Explores the foundations of human biology: structure, genetics, and diseases.

Understanding disease

Offers a comprehensive overview of the history and role of the society of diseases.

Seizures

Did you know that people having seizures may seem confused or look like they are daydreaming? Seizures may cause a person to fall or shake. Learn more about this emergency in Seizures.

Diabetes

Did you know that, with diabetes, the body struggles to get the energy it needs from food? Diabetes can cause high or low blood sugar. Learn more about this emergency in Diabetes.

Safety at home

Young learners will learn how to be safe around the house.

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