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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.