Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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The first war in which wide-scale use of anesthetics occurred was the Civil War, and 80% of all wounds were in the extremities.
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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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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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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
Remove cold source, and check the knee for changes. Notice skin color and changes in swelling around ...