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- Anosmia - loss of smell
People are less sensitive to smells the older they get, and women tend to have a more acute sense of smell than men.
- Porphyria
Porphyria can affect the skin, nervous system, gastrointestinal system or all of these, depending on the specific type.
- Shellfish and fish allergies
Symptoms of fish and shellfish allergies vary and range from milder reactions to a life-threatening severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
- Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Henoch-Schonlein purpura causes a purple spotted skin rash which lasts around one to four weeks, and is often marked by relapses.
- Blood groups
A person's blood group is determined by a pair of genes, one each inherited from their mother and father.
- Antioxidants
Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body's cells, and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation.
- Mobile phones and your health
Using a mobile phone while driving greatly increases the risk of traffic accidents.
- Premature ejaculation
Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem in in the world.
- Hughes syndrome
Hughes syndrome is thickening of the blood caused by abnormal immune system cells.
- Amnesia
Loss of memory can be temporary or permanent, but 'amnesia' usually refers to the temporary variety.