|
|
In women, pharmacodynamic differences include increased sensitivity to (and increased effectiveness of) beta-blockers, opioids, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and typical antipsychotics.
Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.
Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
More than one-third of adult Americans are obese. Diseases that kill the largest number of people annually, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and hypertension, can be attributed to diet.
Eating carrots will improve your eyesight. Carrots are high in vitamin A (retinol), which is essential for good vision. It can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolks, and liver.
![In 2010 protesters in Washington, D.C., demanded that the Obama administration support liberalized i](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/47/medium_27_24_08_15_1_42_55_22410556.jpeg)
![In the 1960s, social psychologists did highly creative but controversial experiments. This photo, ...](https://biology-forums.com/gallery/27/medium_660366_10_04_17_11_51_16_276521222.png)