Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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As of mid-2016, 18.2 million people were receiving advanced retroviral therapy (ART) worldwide. This represents between 43–50% of the 34–39.8 million people living with HIV.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Overview of material uptake and long-distance transport processes in plants
Average national IQs according to IQ and Global Inequality
Researchers attach satellite-linked transmitter to a beluga whale
Observed global land and ocean surface temperature anomalies since 1850