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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.
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Cyanide works by making the human body unable to use oxygen.
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Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
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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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Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.