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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.