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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).