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Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.