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Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.