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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.
Illicit drug use costs the United States approximately $181 billion every year.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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.
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.