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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.