The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
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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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The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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