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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
Atropine was named after the Greek goddess Atropos, the oldest and ugliest of the three sisters known as the Fates, who controlled the destiny of men.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.