The vestibular system is a complex network of sensors within the inner ear and the brain that helps an animal maintain balance, and thus remain upright while walking, standing, or sitting.

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An urgent warning has been issued by WA Health to prevent mosquito bites in Western Australia’s north-west after a potentially deadly disease was found.

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In fact, if dogs have too much THC, they don’t enjoy a pleasant, high feeling. Instead, they can develop a condition called THC toxicity, which causes nausea, dizziness, and sometimes even seizures.