Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.