The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.
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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.
(A) The structure of a neuron, showing the dendrites, nerve cell body, and axon. (B) Photomicrograph
Acromegaly. Photo of a woman illustrating the enlarged skull, jaw, and hands typical of acromegaly.
Typical Caffeine Content of Chocolate and Several Beverages