For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.