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On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.
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.
The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.