In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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The top five reasons that children stay home from school are as follows: colds, stomach flu (gastroenteritis), ear infection (otitis media), pink eye (conjunctivitis), and sore throat.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.
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Cushing’s syndrome. A photograph of a woman with the characteristic facial features of Cushing’s syn
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