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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.
If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.