The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.
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Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.
