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If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
On average, someone in the United States has a stroke about every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 people per year.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.