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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.