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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.
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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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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.