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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.
After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.