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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
Though methadone is often used to treat dependency on other opioids, the drug itself can be abused. Crushing or snorting methadone can achieve the opiate "rush" desired by addicts. Improper use such as these can lead to a dangerous dependency on methadone. This drug now accounts for nearly one-third of opioid-related deaths.
On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.