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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
People who have myopia, or nearsightedness, are not able to see objects at a distance but only up close. It occurs when the cornea is either curved too steeply, the eye is too long, or both. This condition is progressive and worsens with time. More than 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted, but only 20% of those are born with the condition. Diet, eye exercise, drug therapy, and corrective lenses can all help manage nearsightedness.
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.