As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
