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For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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Normal urine is sterile. It contains fluids, salts, and waste products. It is free of bacteria, viruses, and fungi.