Did you know?
In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.
Did you know?
As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.
Did you know?
There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
Did you know?
Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.
Did you know?
There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
No Smoking
When the United States gets stuck over a controversial issue—usually something a divided Congress ca
Relationship Between Physical Activity and Improved Health Benefits
This couple, a brother and sister in Germany and the proud parents of this child, are challenging ...
Disease: Major environmental health problems
DDT impact on human health