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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").