Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Gangrene of the toes and foot as a result of an infection often means eventual amputation.
Signs of venous and arterial insufficiency
Primary aging means changes in hair color and skin texture for almost everyone.