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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.
The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.