Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.
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The lipid bilayer is made of phospholipids. They are arranged in a double layer because one of their ends is attracted to water while the other is repelled by water.
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More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
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Medications that are definitely not safe to take when breastfeeding include radioactive drugs, antimetabolites, some cancer (chemotherapy) agents, bromocriptine, ergotamine, methotrexate, and cyclosporine.
Tropical deciduous forest in Bandhavgarh National Park, India
Tuktut Nogait National Park, Northwest Territories, Canada