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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.
In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.