To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
