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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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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.