In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
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Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.
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Madonna and Child with St. Anne and Infant St. John the Baptist.