Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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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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