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Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.
In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.