In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.
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Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.
