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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.
Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.