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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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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.