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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.