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In the United States, there is a birth every 8 seconds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Population Clock.
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.
In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
Less than one of every three adults with high LDL cholesterol has the condition under control. Only 48.1% with the condition are being treated for it.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.

