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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Many supplement containers do not even contain what their labels say. There are many documented reports of products containing much less, or more, that what is listed on their labels. They may also contain undisclosed prescription drugs and even contaminants.
Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%