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Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.
Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.