Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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Cytomegalovirus affects nearly the same amount of newborns every year as Down syndrome.
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Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.
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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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The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
