‘Fracture putty’ is a material being developed that when packed in & around a bone fracture, provides full load bearing strength within days.
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Smoking while pregnant increases the chances of spontaneous abortions (miscarriages) stillbirths and premature labor.
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"Fish odor syndrome" is a rare genetic disorder that causes people to smell like rotten fish.
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When you look up at the blue sky and see white dots flying around, you’re actually seeing your own white blood cells.
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Clinophobia is the fear of beds!
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When you take a step, you are using up to 200 muscles.
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Women have about four times as many foot problems as men; lifelong patterns of wearing high heels often are the culprit.
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One quarter of the bones in your body are in your feet!
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