Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
