The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Selected Androgens and Anabolic Steroids
Selected Drugs Associated with Serious Adverse Effects During Breast-Feeding