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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).