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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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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.