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The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.