The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.
