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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).
Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

