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Zinc: The many benefits of this important mineral
Zinc is a trace mineral that is vital for immune function and aids the body in healing as well as in fighting off viruses and bacteria.

artificial sweeteners
How did we become Sugar Addicts?
If sugar is the basic building block that supplies the brain and body with energy, why is it so unhealthy?

growth hacking
A couple of helpful tips to help you break those bad habits
Getting rid of bad habits can help your mental wellbeing and may help you identify other areas of your life that need your attention.

eye drops
Contaminated eye drops continue to be a problem
Since the beginning of 2023, several eye drops and lubricants have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration.

age related macular degeneration
Phase 2b clinical trials set for potential AMD treatment
More than one million Americans aged 40 and over are affected by geographic atrophy (otherwise known as advanced dry age-related macular degeneration), which currently has no available therapy that...

depression
Increased risk of depression associated with smoking
Researchers examined the link between smoking and depression.

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Which Lens Implant Doctors Want For Themselves
What lens implant would eye doctors want for themselves if they were undergoing cataract surgery?

brain health
Why adding a banana to your favorite smoothie may not be a good idea
If whipping up a smoothie is your favorite way to start your day, you might want to pause before you hit that puree button on your blender if bananas are one of the ingredients.
For many of us, ...

cardiovascular health
Step by step: 4,000 steps a day can lower your risk of death
With the increase in the number of people living a sedentary lifestyle, which in turn, leads to an increase in risk of all-cause mortality, patients are asking their doctors what the number of step...