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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.