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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.