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About 100 new prescription or over-the-counter drugs come into the U.S. market every year.
In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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.
The highest suicide rate in the United States is among people ages 65 years and older. Almost 15% of people in this age group commit suicide every year.
Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.