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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.