Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.
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Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
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Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.
Reindeer antlers grow again each year under a layer of fur called velvet. This reindeer is losing th
A 5,000-year-old Egyptian garment
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