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In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.