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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
The B-complex vitamins and vitamin C are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day.
The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.