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.
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More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
