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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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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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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.
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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.