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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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To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.