Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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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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In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.