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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.