Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
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The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
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The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
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Wandering Albatross at South Georgia Island
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