In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
Brain scans showing the white-matter pathways involved in everyday learning: