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Did you know?
The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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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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Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.
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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.