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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.