Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.
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Multiple sclerosis is a condition wherein the body's nervous system is weakened by an autoimmune reaction that attacks the myelin sheaths of neurons.
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Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
Addition of mineral nutrients to the boreal forest can have different effects on different plant spe
