Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
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Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
