Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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