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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.
Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.