In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Major Cervical Muscles
Organ systems of the body with major functions.
Fires Commonly Are Major Secondary Effects
Structures of the major prostaglandins and thromboxane A2
Transcription and processing of the major ribosomal RNAs in eukaryotes