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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
Coca-Cola originally used coca leaves and caffeine from the African kola nut. It was advertised as a therapeutic agent and "pickerupper." Eventually, its formulation was changed, and the coca leaves were removed because of the effects of regulation on cocaine-related products.
Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.