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The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.
Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.