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Did you know?
Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.
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Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
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The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

