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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.
Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).
Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.