Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.
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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
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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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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
Research reveals that children’s motives for engaging in sports are to have fun and gain skills ...