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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Aspirin is the most widely used drug in the world. It has even been recognized as such by the Guinness Book of World Records.
More than 150,000 Americans killed by cardiovascular disease are younger than the age of 65 years.
Long-term mental and physical effects from substance abuse include: paranoia, psychosis, immune deficiencies, and organ damage.
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.