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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.