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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
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In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.
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A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
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The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Xenophon (430–357 B.C.E.) Biographer of Socrates and his student as a youth. In addition to four ...
Review of Health and Illness over the Adult Years
Heart valves in closed position viewed from the top.
Phonetic and Whole-Word Recognition
Identification of the numbers in the Word Problem
Comparison of open and closed circulatory systems.