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More than 4.4billion prescriptions were dispensed within the United States in 2016.
There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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.
Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.