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It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.
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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%