Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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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.
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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.