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The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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