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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.