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As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.
The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.
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.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.