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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.