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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.