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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.