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Arthritis: Know the Facts An estimated 46 million people in the United States suffer from some type of arthritis, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control. Currently there is no cure for arthritis; prevention is key. Autism: Know the Facts The disorder autism, which affects children at an early age, is a one of the most-talked about health topics in American news magazines lately. Heart Disease is Preventable Heart disease is the leading killer in the U.S. It is a general term that includes coronary heart disease and other heart conditions that can lead to serious results like heart attacks and strokes. Fortunately, in many cases, there are many ways to prevent heart disease. Sinus Infections: Know the Symptoms Millions of Americans are treated for sinus infections every year. Sinuses are hollow cavities located in the spaces between bones in the human face and connect with the nose. There are four sets of sinuses in the human head. Practical Ways to Prevent and Manage Allergy Symptoms More than half of Americans suffer from allergies. Allergies are a hypersensitive reaction to an antigen, a foreign substance that causes an immune response. Common allergens are dust mites, ragweed, pollens from trees and grasses and pet dander. According the CDC, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. and annually cost $18 billion in healthcare bills. Cystic Fibrosis is a Devastating Disease Cystic fibrosis is a fatal genetic disease that is present at the time of birth and develops during early childhood; it’s the most common fatal genetic disease in the U.S. with about 30,000 Americans suffering from the disease. Knowing is Preventing: Strokes Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), or stroke, is the death of brain tissue caused by the loss of blood flow to part of the brain. Blood, which carries nutrients and oxygen to the brain, is necessary for brain cells to stay alive. The brain responds quickly—within minutes—from lack of blood causing one or more symptoms