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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.
Of the estimated 2 million heroin users in the United States, 600,000–800,000 are considered hardcore addicts. Heroin addiction is considered to be one of the hardest addictions to recover from.