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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.
More than 34,000 trademarked medication names and more than 10,000 generic medication names are in use in the United States.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.