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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
The effects of organophosphate poisoning are referred to by using the abbreviations “SLUD” or “SLUDGE,” It stands for: salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation, GI upset, and emesis.