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Nails of toes or fingers take about six months to grow from base to tip.

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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by a gradual softening of the bones making them more fragile. It is caused by the gradual loss of the mineral calcium, which helps strengthen the bones.
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