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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.
Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.