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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.