Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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