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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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Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.