The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
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Famous people who died from poisoning or drug overdose include, Adolf Hitler, Socrates, Juan Ponce de Leon, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, and John Belushi.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
