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Oxytocin is recommended only for pregnancies that have a medical reason for inducing labor (such as eclampsia) and is not recommended for elective procedures or for making the birthing process more convenient.
Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.
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.
There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.