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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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People often find it difficult to accept the idea that bacteria can be beneficial and improve health. Lactic acid bacteria are good, and when eaten, these bacteria improve health and increase longevity. These bacteria included in foods such as yogurt.
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Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
Structure of a typical animal cell
Energy flows in a typical gasoline-powered car
Typical Caffeine Content of Chocolate and Several Beverages
Typical combustion and exhaust temperatures.
A typical hand-operated vacuum pump.
A typical port fuel-injected system showing a vacuum-controlled fuel-pressure regulator.