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Did you know?
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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The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

