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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Side effects from substance abuse include nausea, dehydration, reduced productivitiy, and dependence. Though these effects usually worsen over time, the constant need for the substance often overcomes rational thinking.