In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
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Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
The Chernobyl, Ukraine, Nuclear Power Plant Disaster