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.
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Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
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Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.
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Not getting enough sleep can greatly weaken the immune system. Lack of sleep makes you more likely to catch a cold, or more difficult to fight off an infection.
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More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
All objects in the image are distant galaxies – not stars
Spiral Galaxies (Nearly Face-on Views)
Spiral Galaxies Seen Nearly Edge On from the Milky Way