Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
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Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.
Wombat burrow and scat, Narawntapu National Park, Tasmania
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Increasing access to care for teen mothers is important because they have a higher rate of pregnancy ...
John Muir (right) with President Roosevelt at Yosemite National Park