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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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.