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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.