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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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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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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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Malaria was not eliminated in the United States until 1951. The term eliminated means that no new cases arise in a country for 3 years.
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Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.