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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.
There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.
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.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.