The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.