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The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
About 80% of major fungal systemic infections are due to Candida albicans. Another form, Candida peritonitis, occurs most often in postoperative patients. A rare disease, Candida meningitis, may follow leukemia, kidney transplant, other immunosuppressed factors, or when suffering from Candida septicemia.
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.