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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.
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.