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As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.
More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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