About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
