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AMD
Study finds that AREDS 2 supplementation helps slow progression of late-stage macular degeneration
While researchers have known that AREDS 2 supplements help slow the progression of AMD from the intermediate stage to the late stage, they wanted to establish whether supplementation could impact t...
non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Popular weight loss drugs linked to rare eye condition that causes vision loss
Weight loss drugs have become extremely popular. Ozempic and Wegovy were originally prescribed for type 2 diabetics to help regulate blood sugar, but once their weight loss effect was discovered t...
exercise
Walking after meals is a great health boost
While taking a stroll shortly after consuming a meal may not be something you would be eager to do, the great thing is that you don't have to walk fast or far to reap the benefits.
Acanthamoeba keratitis
Showering with contacts can lead to serious eye infection
Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a rare, but extremely serious eye infection that has the potential of causing permanent vision loss.
cranberry juice
The therapeutic effect of cranberry juice for UTIs
New research from researchers at Bond University in Australia has given some credence to the often touted benefit of cranberries in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs).
cancer
You might want to "hold" the salt at meal time
While salt is vital for many cellular functions in the human body, always adding salt to your food could pose a health risk.
age-related macular degeneration
Researchers working on possible alternative treatment for wet AMD
Researchers have recently discovered that the enzyme, telomerase, plays a role in abnormal blood vessel formation in lab mice and this discovery may lead to new therapies in treating the wet form ...
Targeted radiation therapy improves age-related macular degeneration treatment
The Lancet journal recently featured a report revealing that robot-guided radiation therapy can improve treatment for age-related macular degeneration.
exercise
Make the most out of walking
Walking can help reduce stress, manage weight, lower blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity.