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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.