Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
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The people with the highest levels of LDL are Mexican American males and non-Hispanic black females.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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Tornado Formation: Tornadoes around the globe.
Concept Formation
Human population growth, 1700 - present
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Early growth of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), a typical eudicot.