Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
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More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
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Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.
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Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.
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There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
Major Veins and Arteries of the Neck
This lithograph by Currier and Ives gives an erroneous impression of the “battle.” Major Robert Ande