Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Your heart beats over 36 million times a year.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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