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According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.
The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.