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Early diagnosis matters when it comes to glaucoma, known as the silent thief of sight. Learn about glaucoma risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options from the experts at the Moran Eye Center.
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Be careful out there.
Chances are you are not getting enough fiber.
Don't fall victim to dry,itchy skin.
The thrills of lightsabers, wands, bows, and swords are just too much to resist—especially when it comes to Christmas wish lists.
In 2016, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that costs due to back pain trail only diabetes and heart disease in total health care costs in the United States.
When Cold Hands Won't Warm Up
The premature fusion of skull bones is a condition known as craniosynostosis.
You don't want to miss a moment.
It's the little things that count.
Be thankful you don't have to go to the emergency room.
You don't want your Thanksgiving to go up in flames.
You can navigate the holidays with a few simple tips.
If you are one of the 30.3 million Americans with diabetes, you are at risk for diabetic eye disease—including blindness.
We’re sharing a few of our favorite hacks to satisfy holiday food cravings, enjoy holiday parties, and prioritize your health.
Thousands of people deal with it every day.
Athletes get hurt. However, their age may play a role in the injuries they sustain.
Protect you and your kids from the germs, bacteria, and viruses that cause some pretty frightening illnesses.
It may be hiding in plain sight.
Don’t let a bad Halloween costume decision haunt you for life.
Step away from the vending machine.
Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic illness, most often caused by a group of viruses similar to the polio virus.
Your bones support you. You need to support your bones.
According to the Centers for Disease Control more than one out of every four people over the age of 65 suffers a fall each year.
Simple things you can do to avoid burn injuries in your home.
What you don't know could hurt you.
You may not rock them to sleep any more, but you can help your teen get the sleep they need.
Anxiety can be a problem at any age.
As the days get shorter and darker, people begin to feel less energy, are less likely to be productive and begin to feel hopeless. These are common symptoms of SAD—a type of depression set apart by a seasonal pattern.
Scooter accidents are on the rise.
Heart failure occurs when the heart becomes dilated, or enlarged. This can occur due to a previous heart attack, or diseases of the heart.
There are several types of growths that occur in the female reproductive system.
September is “Healthy Aging Month”—a good time to think about your vision, now and in the future.
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One third of Americans over the age of 65 take an aspirin every day.
Your Apple watch is now a medical device.
There are some things to consider.
Swimming is great exercise -- if you do it right.
Metabolomics is the study of the unique chemical fingerprint left by cells.
Caregivers who are unprepared to meet these increased physical and emotional demands often experience “caregiver burnout,” also known as “caregiver stress.”
Common causes include sports injuries, collisions with door frames, or even a punch in the nose.
Social media is adding a new twist to an old problem.
You may have heard that carrots are good for your vision—and it’s true. But so are spinach, kale, tomatoes, arugula, and sweet potatoes.
You make a great team.
Pregnant women with opioid use disorders often face a number of challenges during their pregnancies.
The words “cancer surgery” do not bring to mind a same day procedure in which the patient is awake for the whole process.
There isn’t a single vaginal rejuvenation procedure, and it promises to tighten the vagina, stop incontinence, eliminate vaginal dryness, and more. But what are the facts?
You probably aren't doing enough to protect yourself from the sun.
Your liver does a lot for you. It’s the largest internal organ in your body and carries out more than 500 essential tasks to keep you healthy.
What is the right way to wean your baby?
Not all sunglasses are created equal. In particular, older sunglasses may not be as effective as you think.
The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women’s health.
The law specifically prohibits the sale and distribution of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, which will take effect in 2021.
Kids love playgrounds. But that doesn't mean playgrounds love kids.
Outdoor fire places and fire pits can create a lovely ambiance and help extend parties by providing warmth and light after the sun goes down. They also can cause serious burns.
Don't let an injury ruin your 4th of July.
TSS is not a condition that only affects menstruating women using tampons—or women alone.
It’s a condition that causes the tissues of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) to swell making eating and swallowing difficult, and over the past decade it is being seen more and more—especia...
From the bright glow of sparklers to the thrill of bottle rockets and Roman candles, fireworks are a July tradition. Unfortunately, so are firework-related eye injuries.
Vaccines are one of medicines greatest accomplishments. They have all but eradicated diseases that used to be common—and deadly.
This summer the majority of teens will be left home alone for at least some amount of time, and there are plenty of ways for them to get in trouble, or get hurt. So, how to keep them safe?
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Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the muscles of the uterus.
Pick the right snacks at the office.
More than 24 million American adults have never had an eye exam.
Reading the nutrition labels on your foods is about to get more informative.
Vacation is a wonderful time to relax, have fun, and indulge. You don’t want to overdo it though, and throw all your healthy eating habits out the window.
Basketball is still the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States.
If you don’t pay close attention to the foods you are eating you can end up with too much sugar in your diet, leading to complications like weight gain, diabetes, high blood pressure and other health problems.
Genetic testing is booming—the market is expected to hit $20 billion by 2020. Here’s what to look for in DNA testing options, as well as what to do when you get your results.
Almost half of Americans are on some sort of prescription medication. Too many are taking pills that they know far too little about.
Skin tags can happen on any part of the body but are most commonly found on the neck, under arms, under the breasts and in the groin area.
Did you know that the eyes are also an organ and can be donated to restore sight to people with corneal blindness?
We think of the shower as a place to get off the dirt of the day and make a fresh start. However, there may be something unexpected lurking.
Childbirth, aging, injury, weight gain, or even genetics can cause urinary leakage (or female incontinence). So, what’s a woman to do? Read these tips from our urogynecology specialists.
Health care is a spectrum of treatments, and interventions. Palliative care and hospice are an important part of that spectrum, but distinctly different parts of it.
Today I want to talk about the concerns around diet culture and introduce an alternative approach to achieving balanced nutrition.
Should you take them?
Not all acne is equal.
How safe is your home?
There is growing concern that much of that money is being spent on back pain treatments that either don’t work, or make the condition worse.
You may be drinking too much.
Love asparagus?
Despite major advancements in colon cancer screenings, the stigma surrounding a colonoscopy leaves many of us, well, a little uncomfortable.
Not only will you save money from buying less food, but you can help conserve energy.
The goal of this low-carb, high-fat diet is to help the body reach the body’s metabolic state called ketosis.
Every March, year after year, eye health organizations make a concerted effort to educate Americans about eye protection in the workplace.
For Americans who are looking for a weight loss program, perhaps the most important program to try on for size is the anti-inflammatory diet.
Your kidneys take care of you every day. They clean waste products out of your blood and eliminate excess fluids, turning them into urine to exit your body through your bladder. So, are you taking care of your kidneys?
A diagnosis of “low vision,” defined as vision that can’t be corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery, changes everything—from a person’s confidence to the way they navigate the world.
Hernias occur more often than you may think. Having a better understanding of this condition and the repercussions of a hernia will shed light on this sometimes painful and surprisingly prevalent condition.
Athletes face numerous health problems while competing.
Do pregnant women need to worry about the way they sleep?
Eating is – and should be – pleasurable so avoiding situations where food is involved is not the solution.
If you haven’t already heard of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), chances are that you will, since it might one day affect you or someone in your family.
Nursing may be a perfect career for you.
It isn't too spicy making it a kid-friendly option in my home. It also seems more decadent than the ingredients suggest.
Let's try a new take on a classic comfort food: Shepard's Pie
Roasted vegetables are both wonderful on their own or as a topper to salads, tacos, and grain salads.
Parents want to see their children make choices that fit within a healthy lifestyle.
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Sometimes the most inspiring examples of athleticism, courage, sportsmanship, and perseverance happen off the field of competition.
Almost half of us (41 percent) made New Year’s resolutions this year, and out of the top 11 goals we traditionally set for ourselves, four of them center around better health.
Diabetes never takes a vacation, but that shouldn’t stop you and your family.
There are two chemicals that are most dangerous when it comes to inhalation during a structure fire: carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.
American hair loss sufferers spend more than 3.5 billion dollars a year in an attempt to treat their hair loss. Unfortunately, 99 percent of all products being marketed in the hair loss treatment industry are completely ...
Within the past ten years, the use of advanced technology to monitor and even control seizures is making freedom from seizures a reality.
Did you know your risk of having a heart attack increases around the time of the Super Bowl?
Do you know what the numbers mean?
The Centers for Disease Control says each of us eats an average of over 3400 mg of salt every day, and most of that excess sodium comes from processed foods.
Many of us tend to slow down a bit in the activity department as the colder weather limits our outdoor exercise options. However, there are several ways to stay active outside at this time of year.
Each year about a third of Americans make New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives in some way. After six months though, only about half of those who made resolutions are still trying to keep them.
Here are a few tips to help you stay healthy and safe during your travels.
If you’re one of the 40% of Americans who make resolutions every year, you might be struggling to stick to your guns, especially if you’ve chosen to limit the sugar in your diet.
Simple tips for protecting your vision.
Everyone loves a good snack.
It's never too early to protect yourself from heart disease.
The TRF program tells people not to limit what they eat, but when they eat to a period between eight and 12 hours a day, fasting the rest of the time.
Gymnastics is one of the most challenging sports out there. Injuries are common, especially to certain areas of the body.
Picture it: a cool, bubbling, crystal clear mountain spring. Nothing could be so pure or refreshing, right?
Sleep in your eyes, sleep crust, sand, eye gunk—whatever you call it, we all get it—that crusty stuff in the corners of your eyes when you wake up in the morning.
