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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Cancer has been around as long as humankind, but only in the second half of the twentieth century did the number of cancer cases explode.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.