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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.