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- Amyloidosis
A person with amyloidosis produces aggregates of insoluble protein that cannot be eliminated from the body.
- Lymphoedema
Women who have undergone treatment of breast cancer are particularly susceptible to lymphoedema of the arm.
- Immune system explained
The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.
- Protein
Protein is found in animal and plant foods. Learn more about protein foods, how much protein you need each day based on your life stage.
- Metabolism
Your metabolism is influenced by your age, gender, muscle-to-fat ratio, the food you eat, physical activity and hormone function.
- Hormonal (endocrine) system
Hormones can be thought of as chemical messages that communicate with the body and bring about changes.
- Anaemia
When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body.
- Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness.
- Milk
Milk is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, particularly calcium.
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
A child with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 rarely lives beyond three years of age.