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Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.