1 Honeybees use wax to make their honeycombs. 2  Waxes are used in all sorts of everyday applications including chewing gum, polishes, and candles. 3  Fats help us to dissolve and store some important vitamins including A, D, E, and K. 4  Cortisol is a type of steroid that our bodies use to regulate energy and fight off diseases.
Symptoms of Exposure to Agent Orange. Gastrointestinal Problems. Gastrointestinal problems that include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, appetite loss, and gastric ulcers, have been reported from contact with Agent Orange.
Diseases Associated with Agent Orange. VA currently presumes that some diseases resulted from exposure to herbicides like Agent Orange. The Veterans Health Administration's Public Health website lists these diseases VA presumes are associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service: