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 human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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Women are 50% to 75% more likely than men to experience an adverse drug reaction.
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Fewer than 10% of babies are born on their exact due dates, 50% are born within 1 week of the due date, and 90% are born within 2 weeks of the date.
