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Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.
The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.