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For high blood pressure (hypertension), a new class of drug, called a vasopeptidase blocker (inhibitor), has been developed. It decreases blood pressure by simultaneously dilating the peripheral arteries and increasing the body's loss of salt.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.