Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
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Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease in the world. Most children who develop asthma have symptoms before they are 5 years old.
This headache remedy was “guaranteed” by the drug company; 1906.
Hurricanes and Coastal Damages
Members of the British Punitive Expedition to Benin City
Desertification damages formerly productive lands
Sustainable Food Systems Are Environmentally Friendly, Economically Sound, and Socially Equitable