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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.