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Blastomycosis is often misdiagnosed, resulting in tragic outcomes. It is caused by a fungus living in moist soil, in wooded areas of the United States and Canada. If inhaled, the fungus can cause mild breathing problems that may worsen and cause serious illness and even death.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%