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Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.
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Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.