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Did you know?
Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

