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Author Question: Which of these is the single most preventable cause of disease, disability, and death in the United ... (Read 41 times) |
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.
The FDA recognizes 118 routes of administration.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.