The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Two types of DNA transfer can take place during conjugation