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The human body's pharmacokinetics are quite varied. Our hair holds onto drugs longer than our urine, blood, or saliva. For example, alcohol can be detected in the hair for up to 90 days after it was consumed. The same is true for marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, heroin, methamphetamine, and nicotine.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.