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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
The first monoclonal antibodies were made exclusively from mouse cells. Some are now fully human, which means they are likely to be safer and may be more effective than older monoclonal antibodies.
The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.