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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.