|
Author Question: Ayano was preparing to finish her masterpiece. She was looking for just the right shade of green. As ... (Read 49 times) |
Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.
The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
In 2012, nearly 24 milliion Americans, aged 12 and older, had abused an illicit drug, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.