More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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