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Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
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The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.