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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.