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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 Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.
The first oral chemotherapy drug for colon cancer was approved by FDA in 2001.