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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.