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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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Immunoglobulin injections may give short-term protection against, or reduce severity of certain diseases. They help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies, or those who are having certain types of cancer treatments.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.