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New Immune System, New Life for California Teen Overcoming Leukemia

Stanford Childrens

Now, they even share the same immune system. CAR T-cell therapy engineers a child’s T cells (immune cells) to include a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to help the immune system see and kill cancer cells. I never doubted that they could endure the treatment.” About 99.9% of me is in Emily,” says Susana.

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Electrolytes: Essential Functions for Optimal Health

Designs for Health

Even a loss of 1% body mass can potentially impact psychological functioning and activities like driving. Water alone cannot replenish the electrolytes lost due to dehydration, and electrolyte concentration in body fluids affects the cardiovascular, endocrine, and central and autonomic nervous systems.

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How to Sleep Like a Champion: The Science of Sleep and Athletic Performance

The Sporting

Sleep affects athletic performance in many areas, such as speed, accuracy, reaction time, endurance, strength and injury risk. It allows your heart to rest, your cells and tissue to repair, and your immune system to fight infections. It also helps you form memories, process information and regulate your moods.