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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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You should not take more than 1,000 mg of vitamin E per day. Doses above this amount increase the risk of bleeding problems that can lead to a stroke.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.