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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
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.