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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. As of yet, there is no cure. Everyone is at risk, and there may be no warning signs. It is six to eight times more common in African Americans than in whites. The best and most effective way to detect glaucoma is to receive a dilated eye examination.
Always store hazardous household chemicals in their original containers out of reach of children. These include bleach, paint, strippers and products containing turpentine, garden chemicals, oven cleaners, fondue fuels, nail polish, and nail polish remover.
A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.