The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
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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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Anatomically modern humans left archaeological clues, including evidence of burials, which indicate
The medical assistant as receptionist in a medical office.