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2018

10/14

Health Care

Halloween Contact Lenses: Beware!

Love the look but aren't sure if it's good for you? Don’t let a bad Halloween costume decision haunt you for life.

1/22

Health Care

Glaucoma Symptoms & Treatment

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.

12/27

Research

Avoiding Winter Injuries

Be careful out there.

12/27

Research

5 Fiber Rich Foods

Chances are you are not getting enough fiber.

12/27

Research

Avoiding Winter Injuries

Be careful out there.

12/27

Research

5 Fiber Rich Foods

Chances are you are not getting enough fiber.

12/17

Health Care

TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING SAFE TOYS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The thrills of lightsabers, wands, bows, and swords are just too much to resist—especially when it comes to Christmas wish lists.

12/17

Health Care

Winter Skin Care

Don't fall victim to dry,itchy skin.

12/17

Health Care

TOP TIPS FOR CHOOSING SAFE TOYS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The thrills of lightsabers, wands, bows, and swords are just too much to resist—especially when it comes to Christmas wish lists.

12/17

Health Care

Winter Skin Care

Don't fall victim to dry,itchy skin.

12/10

Research

Oh, that Aching Back

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.

12/07

Health Care

When Cold Hands Won't Warm Up

When Cold Hands Won't Warm Up

12/04

Health Care

Treatments for Craniosynostosis

The premature fusion of skull bones is a condition known as craniosynostosis.

12/03

Health Care

How to Avoid the Flu During the Holidays

You don't want to miss a moment.

11/27

Health Care

How to Create a Cancer Care Package

It's the little things that count.

11/21

Health Care

Five Tips to Keep You Safe on Turkey Day

Be thankful you don't have to go to the emergency room.

11/16

Health Care

How to Safely Deep Fry Your Turkey

You don't want your Thanksgiving to go up in flames.

11/15

Health Care

Holiday Hacks for Type 2 Diabetics

You can navigate the holidays with a few simple tips.

11/14

Health Care

Don't Let Diabetic Eye Disease Sneak Up on You

If you are one of the 30.3 million Americans with diabetes, you are at risk for diabetic eye disease—including blindness.

11/13

Health Care

Healthy Holiday Habits

We’re sharing a few of our favorite hacks to satisfy holiday food cravings, enjoy holiday parties, and prioritize your health.

11/05

Health Care

Dealing With Hip and Knee Pain

Thousands of people deal with it every day.

11/05

Health Care

Sports Injuries and Age

Athletes get hurt. However, their age may play a role in the injuries they sustain.

10/30

Health Care

Scary Diseases to Avoid This Fall

Protect you and your kids from the germs, bacteria, and viruses that cause some pretty frightening illnesses.

10/18

Research

How Much Sugar Do You Drink?

It may be hiding in plain sight.

10/15

Health Care

Healthy Snack Choices

Step away from the vending machine.

10/11

Health Care

Polio Like Illness Causes Concern

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a neurologic illness, most often caused by a group of viruses similar to the polio virus.

10/09

Health Care

Preventing Osteoporosis

Your bones support you. You need to support your bones.

10/08

Health Care

Fall Prevention for Older Adults

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.

10/08

Health Care

Burn Prevention Tips

Simple things you can do to avoid burn injuries in your home.

10/02

Health Care

Facts About Diabetes

What you don't know could hurt you.

10/02

Health Care

Your Teen Needs Sleep

You may not rock them to sleep any more, but you can help your teen get the sleep they need.

9/27

Health Care

Helping Kids Deal With Anxiety

Anxiety can be a problem at any age.

9/26

Health Care

Scooter Safety

Scooter accidents are on the rise.

9/25

Health Care

New Hope For Heart Failure

Heart failure occurs when the heart becomes dilated, or enlarged. This can occur due to a previous heart attack, or diseases of the heart.

9/20

Health Care

Know Your Growths

There are several types of growths that occur in the female reproductive system.

9/20

Health Care

Vision Changes as We Age: What’s Normal, What’s Not?

September is “Healthy Aging Month”—a good time to think about your vision, now and in the future.

9/17

Health Care, Research

Answers About Aspirin

One third of Americans over the age of 65 take an aspirin every day.

9/04

Health Care

Could Your Apple Watch Save Your Life?

Your Apple watch is now a medical device.

9/04

Research

Traveling With Medications

There are some things to consider.

9/04

Health Care

Common Swimming Injuries

Swimming is great exercise -- if you do it right.

9/04

Research

What is Metabolomics?

Metabolomics is the study of the unique chemical fingerprint left by cells.

9/04

Health Care

Preventing Caregiver Burnout

Caregivers who are unprepared to meet these increased physical and emotional demands often experience “caregiver burnout,” also known as “caregiver stress.”

8/28

Health Care

What to Do About a Black Eye

Common causes include sports injuries, collisions with door frames, or even a punch in the nose.

8/28

Health Care

Snapchat Isn't the Problem: Dealing with Body Dysmorphia

Social media is adding a new twist to an old problem.

8/21

Health Care

Summer Is Eye-Healthy Food Time

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.

8/20

Health Care

Your Gallbladder and You

You make a great team.

8/14

Health Care

Helping Moms in the Face of Drug Dependency and Addiction

Pregnant women with opioid use disorders often face a number of challenges during their pregnancies.

8/02

Health Care

Same Day Skin Cancer Surgery

The words “cancer surgery” do not bring to mind a same day procedure in which the patient is awake for the whole process.

8/01

Health Care

What Is Vaginal Rejuvenation?

There is a single vaginal rejuvenation procedure, and it promises to tighten the vagina, stop incontinence, eliminate vaginal dryness, and more. But what are the facts?

7/25

Health Care

Are You Sun Safe?

You probably aren't doing enough to protect yourself from the sun.

7/20

Health Care

Take Care of Your Liver

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.

7/16

Health Care

Bye, Bye Breastfeeding

What is the right way to wean your baby?

7/12

Health Care

How to Tell If Your Sunglasses Are Really Protecting Your Eyes

Not all sunglasses are created equal. In particular, older sunglasses may not be as effective as you think.

7/12

Health Care

Pap Smear, HPV Test, or Both?

The pap smear (or pap test) is one of the cornerstones of women’s health.

7/10

Health Care

Hawaii Bans Certain Sunscreens in an Effort to Protect Coral Reefs

The law specifically prohibits the sale and distribution of sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, which will take effect in 2021.

7/05

Health Care

Play Safely

Kids love playgrounds. But that doesn't mean playgrounds love kids.

7/03

Health Care

Fire Pit Safety Tips

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.

7/03

Health Care

Fireworks Safety Tips

Don't let an injury ruin your 4th of July.

7/02

Health Care

What You Need To Know About Toxic Shock Syndrome

TSS is not a condition that only affects menstruating women using tampons—or women alone.

6/29

Health Care

What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis?

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...

6/25

Health Care

The Blinding Truth About Fireworks

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.

6/14

Health Care

Vaccinate Your Children

Vaccines are one of medicines greatest accomplishments. They have all but eradicated diseases that used to be common—and deadly.

5/25

Health Care

Summer Safety Tips for Teens

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?

5/24

Health Care, Featured

Fibroids: Benign but Troublesome Tumors

Fibroids are benign tumors that grow in the muscles of the uterus.

5/24

Health Care

Snack Wisely at Work

Pick the right snacks at the office.

5/21

Health Care

May Is Healthy Vision Month: Protect Your Peepers!

More than 24 million American adults have never had an eye exam.

5/17

Health Care

Understanding the New Nutrition Facts Label

Reading the nutrition labels on your foods is about to get more informative.

5/17

Health Care

Don't Take a Vacation From Healthy Eating

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.

5/16

Health Care

Basketball & Eye Injuries: The Madness Continues

Basketball is still the leading cause of sports-related eye injuries in the United States.

5/15

Health Care

Sneaky Sugar

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.

5/11

Health Care, Research

DNA Download: What You Learn With Genetic Testing

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.

4/30

Health Care

Facts About Skin Tags

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.

4/30

Health Care

Medication Questions You Should Be Asking

Almost half of Americans are on some sort of prescription medication. Too many are taking pills that they know far too little about.

4/24

Health Care

Beware the Shower Floor

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.

4/24

Health Care

Seeing Your Way to Eye Donation

Did you know that the eyes are also an organ and can be donated to restore sight to people with corneal blindness?

4/23

Health Care

Handling Urinary Leakage

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.

4/16

Health Care

Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care

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.

4/12

Health Care

Ready to Say Goodbye to Dieting?

Today I want to talk about the concerns around diet culture and introduce an alternative approach to achieving balanced nutrition.

3/27

Health Care

The Truth About Collagen Supplements

Should you take them?

3/27

Health Care

What Your Acne Means

Not all acne is equal.

3/26

Health Care

Home Safety Tips

How safe is your home?

3/21

Health Care

Rethinking Back Pain Treatments

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.

3/20

Health Care

Limit Your Alcohol Consumption

You may be drinking too much.

3/19

Health Care

Why Asparagus Makes Your Urine Smell

Love asparagus?

3/19

Health Care

Don't Fear Your Colonoscopy

Despite major advancements in colon cancer screenings, the stigma surrounding a colonoscopy leaves many of us, well, a little uncomfortable.

3/14

Health Care

Five Ways To Reduce Food Waste

Not only will you save money from buying less food, but you can help conserve energy.

3/13

Health Care

Is the Anti-inflammatory Diet Right for You?

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.

3/13

Health Care

Is the Keto Diet the Secret Sauce to Weight Loss or Just Another Diet Fad?

The goal of this low-carb, high-fat diet is to help the body reach the body’s metabolic state called ketosis.

3/13

Health Care

Eye Safety at Work—Again

Every March, year after year, eye health organizations make a concerted effort to educate Americans about eye protection in the workplace.

3/08

Health Care

Take Care of Your Kidneys

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?

3/05

Health Care

The Upside to Low Vision

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.

2/22

Health Care

Hernias 101 - What Is a Hernia and What Can Cause One?

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.

2/15

Health Care

Common Health Problems of Olympians

Athletes face numerous health problems while competing.

2/14

Health Care

Pregnancy and Sleep

Do pregnant women need to worry about the way they sleep?

2/12

Health Care

Navigating Emotional Eating

Eating is – and should be – pleasurable so avoiding situations where food is involved is not the solution.

2/09

Health Care

February is AMD Awareness Month

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.

2/08

Health Care

Benefits of Being a Nurse

Nursing may be a perfect career for you.

2/08

Health Care

Curried Carrot Soup

It isn't too spicy making it a kid-friendly option in my home. It also seems more decadent than the ingredients suggest.

2/08

Health Care

Vegetarian Shepard's Pie

Let's try a new take on a classic comfort food: Shepard's Pie

2/08

Health Care

Endlessly Adaptable Roasted Vegetables

Roasted vegetables are both wonderful on their own or as a topper to salads, tacos, and grain salads.

2/08

Health Care

How to Avoid Food Policing and Weight Shaming: A Tutorial for Parents

Parents want to see their children make choices that fit within a healthy lifestyle.

2/07

Health Care

When Diabetes Goes on Vacation

Diabetes never takes a vacation, but that shouldn’t stop you and your family.

2/07

Research, Health Care

Four Olympic Athletes Who Returned from Injury to Victory

Sometimes the most inspiring examples of athleticism, courage, sportsmanship, and perseverance happen off the field of competition.

2/05

Health Care

Smoke Inhalation Dangers

There are two chemicals that are most dangerous when it comes to inhalation during a structure fire: carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide.

2/02

Health Care

New Tech Treatments for Epilepsy Edge Closer to a Cure

Within the past ten years, the use of advanced technology to monitor and even control seizures is making freedom from seizures a reality.

2/02

Health Care

Splitting the Hairs of Balding & Hair Loss

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 ...

1/30

Health Care

Cholesterol: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

Do you know what the numbers mean?

1/30

Health Care

Super Bowl LII: Your Guide to Avoiding a Heart Attack While Enjoying the Biggest Football Game of the Year

Did you know your risk of having a heart attack increases around the time of the Super Bowl?

1/23

Health Care

Salty Six: Foods with Surprising Amounts of Sodium

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.

1/22

Health Care

Exercising in the Cold

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.

1/18

Health Care

Gold Medal Travel Tips

Here are a few tips to help you stay healthy and safe during your travels. 

1/18

Health Care

Stay Away From Sugar

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.

1/17

Health Care

Protect Your Vision

Simple tips for protecting your vision.

1/17

Health Care

Cheers to Healthy Snacks!

Everyone loves a good snack.

1/10

Health Care

Age and Heart Disease

It's never too early to protect yourself from heart disease.

1/05

Health Care

You Are When You Eat?

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.

1/04

Health Care

Common Gymnastics Injuries

Gymnastics is one of the most challenging sports out there. Injuries are common, especially to certain areas of the body.

1/04

Health Care

"Raw" Water Risks

Picture it: a cool, bubbling, crystal clear mountain spring. Nothing could be so pure or refreshing, right?

1/03

Health Care

Is That Morning “Eye Gunk” Normal?

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.

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