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diet
Putting some "sparkle" in your weight loss regimen
A recent report published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health found that the carbon dioxide (CO2) in carbonated "sparkling" water may help weight loss efforts.

healthy eating
Live a longer life by eating oatmeal?
The positive health benefits of eating oatmeal have been known for a while and a recent study suggests that eating oatmeal may promote longevity.

age related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration risk linked to both low and high HDL levels
A recent study published in Ophthalmology evaluated clinical and genetic data to determine the influence of lipid metabolism on AMD risk.

glaucoma
Biomarkers identified that can predict glaucoma patients' risk of vision loss
Glaucoma affects more than 4 million adults in the United States and it is the leading cause of vision loss in the world. Even with the current treatments available, some patients still lose vision.

age-related macular degeneration
First true vision correction smartglasses have been developed
Soliddd Corporation has developed SolidddVision™ smartglasses for use by people suffering from vision loss due to macular degeneration.

coffee
Coffee: Good for your gut health
Coffee drinkers have yet another reason to indulge in their morning cup of coffee. A recent study found that drinking coffee benefits your gut's microbiome.

FDA
FDA announces recall for Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF
The FDA recently announced a nationwide recall for a specific lot of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF due to possible fungal contamination.

amblyopia
Adults with amblyopia may benefit from fluoxetine
Amblyopia, otherwise known as lazy eye, affects up to 4% of Americans. Current methods of treatment include refractive correction and patching and surgery.

sleep apnea
Wet AMD risk linked to sleep apnea
Researchers at the Center for Eye Research in Australia have discovered a possible link between moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and wet age-related macular degeneration.