Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Biology deals with the study of the many varieties of living organisms.