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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.