In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.
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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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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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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.
