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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
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.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.