The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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In 1835 it was discovered that a disease of silkworms known as muscardine could be transferred from one silkworm to another, and was caused by a fungus.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
