Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
Barbara McClintock, who discovered transposable elements.
Vessels composed of vessel elements in xylem tissue.
