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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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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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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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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.