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In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.
Blood in the urine can be a sign of a kidney stone, glomerulonephritis, or other kidney problems.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.