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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
The term pharmacology is derived from the Greek words pharmakon("claim, medicine, poison, or remedy") and logos ("study").
More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.