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Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.