In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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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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Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
Selected Biological Response Modifiers
White Blood Cells Involved in Immune Response
The inhibitory response of rods to light. When light bleaches rhodopsin molecules, the rods’ ...