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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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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.
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As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.