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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.