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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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Asthma attacks and symptoms usually get started by specific triggers (such as viruses, allergies, gases, and air particles). You should talk to your doctor about these triggers and find ways to avoid or get rid of them.
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The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.