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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.