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On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
All adults should have their cholesterol levels checked once every 5 years. During 2009–2010, 69.4% of Americans age 20 and older reported having their cholesterol checked within the last five years.
The toxic levels for lithium carbonate are close to the therapeutic levels. Signs of toxicity include fine hand tremor, polyuria, mild thirst, nausea, general discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, muscular weakness, lack of coordination, ataxia, giddiness, tinnitus, and blurred vision.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.