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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
Certain chemicals, after ingestion, can be converted by the body into cyanide. Most of these chemicals have been removed from the market, but some old nail polish remover, solvents, and plastics manufacturing solutions can contain these substances.
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.