In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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