In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.
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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
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Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
