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Did you know?
The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.