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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.