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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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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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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.