On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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A pharmacist can explain to a patient why medication may look different and ensure the correct ...