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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.
Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.
The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.