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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.