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Looking at the sun may not only cause headache and distort your vision temporarily, but it can also cause permanent eye damage. Any exposure to sunlight adds to the cumulative effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on your eyes. UV exposure has been linked to eye disorders such as macular degeneration, solar retinitis, and corneal dystrophies.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.