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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.