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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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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.