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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.