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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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.
The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.