According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.
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An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.
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Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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Persons who overdose with cardiac glycosides have a better chance of overall survival if they can survive the first 24 hours after the overdose.
Selected Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Selected Drugs for Glaucoma
Selected Members of the Classes of Neurotransmitters