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Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.