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Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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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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Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.
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A typical 3 ton (6,000 lb) capacity hydraulic jack.
A typical electric cooling fan assembly after being removed from the vehicle.
Typical laboratory chemical hood.
The flow of genetic information in a typical cell
Early growth of corn (Zea mays), a typical monocot.