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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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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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For pediatric patients, intravenous fluids are the most commonly cited products involved in medication errors that are reported to the USP.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.