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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.
There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.