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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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Children of people with alcoholism are more inclined to drink alcohol or use hard drugs. In fact, they are 400 times more likely to use hard drugs than those who do not have a family history of alcohol addiction.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.