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In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.