Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
Vessels composed of vessel elements in xylem tissue.
Living systems such as the human body consist of closely interrelated elements