In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.