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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.