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Asthma-like symptoms were first recorded about 3,500 years ago in Egypt. The first manuscript specifically written about asthma was in the year 1190, describing a condition characterized by sudden breathlessness. The treatments listed in this manuscript include chicken soup, herbs, and sexual abstinence.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.