Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.
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People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
