|
|
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
The strongest synthetic topical retinoid drug available, tazarotene, is used to treat sun-damaged skin, acne, and psoriasis.