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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.