Diabetes insipidus is an endocrine disorder characterized by ADH deficiency.

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

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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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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.

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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

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