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In Eastern Europe and Russia, interferon is administered intranasally in varied doses for the common cold and influenza. It is claimed that this treatment can lower the risk of infection by as much as 60–70%.
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.
Between 1999 and 2012, American adults with high total cholesterol decreased from 18.3% to 12.9%
The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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.