Did you know?
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Did you know?
Throughout history, plants containing cardiac steroids have been used as heart drugs and as poisons (e.g., in arrows used in combat), emetics, and diuretics.
Did you know?
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.
Did you know?
In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.
Did you know?
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.