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The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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Nitroglycerin is used to alleviate various heart-related conditions, and it is also the chief component of dynamite (but mixed in a solid clay base to stabilize it).
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.