In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
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Chronic marijuana use can damage the white blood cells and reduce the immune system's ability to respond to disease by as much as 40%. Without a strong immune system, the body is vulnerable to all kinds of degenerative and infectious diseases.
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No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.