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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.