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What is Second Hand Smoke by Jillian Thornton
By CPR Memphis at November 18, 2013 | 1:44 pm | 0 Comment
Many smokers do not think about the effects cigarette smoking can have on the people in their surroundings. There are two types of smoke that come from cigarettes, mainstream and sidestream smoke. Mainstream smoke is what the smoker breathes out when they exhale. Sidestream smoke is produced from the burning end of the cigarette. Both types of second hand smoke (SHS) are more...
Overview of Pancreatic Cancer by Brittany Blumer
By CPR Memphis at August 15, 2013 | 11:17 am | 0 Comment
Pancreatic cancer takes place in the pancreas which is an organ that wraps horizontally around the posterior, inferior area of the stomach. The job of the pancreas is to produce digestive enzymes, release hormones into the blood, and regulate blood sugar levels. There are two parts of the pancreas, the exocrine pancreas and the endocrine pancreas. The exocrine pancreas more...
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How To Avoid Melanoma by Melisa Crnolic
By CPR Memphis at July 31, 2013 | 12:41 pm | 0 Comment
The most dangerous skin cancer is Melanoma. Malignant tumors are the result of damage to the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells in the basal layer of the epidermis which generate melanin. The color of a person’s skin depends on how much melanin pigment they absorb. The risk of melanoma is becoming staggering in people under 40 years old. Over the years, the number of more...
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