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Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.