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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.