In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
