In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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Approximately 15–25% of recognized pregnancies end in miscarriage. However, many miscarriages often occur before a woman even knows she is pregnant.
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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
