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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.