In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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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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Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Cats sold for meat alongside ducks
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