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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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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.
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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.