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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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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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Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).