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Drugs are in development that may cure asthma and hay fever once and for all. They target leukotrienes, which are known to cause tightening of the air passages in the lungs and increase mucus productions in nasal passages.
Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.