Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
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Kinetic versus Potential Energy
The oceans have absorbed 90% of excess energy
Visual fields of the eye and the visual pathway to the brain
