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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.
About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
Adolescents often feel clumsy during puberty because during this time of development, their hands and feet grow faster than their arms and legs do. The body is therefore out of proportion. One out of five adolescents actually experiences growing pains during this period.