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The article offers tips on cataract prevention. According to the National Eye Institute, several Americans, particularly the older ones have suffered from the said disease in the U.S. and cites its medical and environmental risk factors. It highlights the role of vitamin C, carotenoids, antioxidants, and other food supplements. Furthermore, the relevance of medication in hampering the development of disease is also discussed.

The article presents an overview of the significance of complementary and alternative therapies to relieve cold symptoms in the U.S. Based on the report from the National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), colds are the eighth most common condition among adults and the third among children. Among the complementary therapies mentioned include echinacea, high-dose vitamin C and zinc lozenges.