On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.
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Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
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Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
Electron microscope photo of mRNA molecules being read by ribosomes.
Steps in protein synthesis: The DNA is used as a template to make mRNA (transcription). The mRNA is ...
A schematic view of the mechanism of mRNA splicing