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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.