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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.