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The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.