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Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.