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Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.