Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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About 600,000 particles of skin are shed every hour by each human. If you live to age 70 years, you have shed 105 pounds of dead skin.
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No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.
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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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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
Geographic distribution of early hominins.
Functional foods are being used by some health care professionals