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Did you know?
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.
Did you know?
Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.

