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Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.