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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
There are major differences in the metabolism of morphine and the illegal drug heroin. Morphine mostly produces its CNS effects through m-receptors, and at k- and d-receptors. Heroin has a slight affinity for opiate receptors. Most of its actions are due to metabolism to active metabolites (6-acetylmorphine, morphine, and morphine-6-glucuronide).
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.