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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.