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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.