Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
Common hydrogen bonds in biological systems
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Summary of Drug Action: Common Routes of Administration