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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
The longest a person has survived after a heart transplant is 24 years.
The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.