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The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.