Serum cholesterol testing in adults is recommended every 1 to 5 years. People with diabetes and a family history of high cholesterol should be tested even more frequently.
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According to the Migraine Research Foundation, migraines are the third most prevalent illness in the world. Women are most affected (18%), followed by children of both sexes (10%), and men (6%).
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Street names for barbiturates include reds, red devils, yellow jackets, blue heavens, Christmas trees, and rainbows. They are commonly referred to as downers.
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The horizontal fraction bar was introduced by the Arabs.
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Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
Left coronary artery (only seen if auricle is open)