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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.