A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
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A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Asthma cases in Americans are about 75% higher today than they were in 1980.
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Apply light tapotement on the head. Tapping lightly with the fingertips works well for this purpose.
Scientists do research in the laboratory and in the field