Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.
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In 2010, opiate painkllers, such as morphine, OxyContin®, and Vicodin®, were tied to almost 60% of drug overdose deaths.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.
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After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
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10 weeks old human embryo
Embryonic: 2 To 8 Weeks
The frequency of aneuploidy changes dramatically over developmental time. Between 6 to 8 weeks and 2
