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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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More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
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Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.