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healthy diet
Using sugar substitutes for weight loss is ill-advised
Instead of relying on sugar substitutes to help with weight loss, the WHO researchers suggest finding other ways to reduce sugar intake.

brain health
High coffee and tea consumption linked to increased macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness
A recent study found that moderate coffee and tea consumption may increase the macular retinal nerve fiber layer.

alcohol consumption
The dangers of combining caffeine and alcohol
Whether the drink is an espresso martini or an alcoholic drink mixed with a can of Red Bull, the combination of the two drugs is hazardous.

anti-VEGF
New anti-VEGF therapy shows promise in Phase 1 Clinical trial
The new drug is manufactured by 4D Molecular Therapeutics and is a dual-transgene intravitreal gene therapy.

Yes, I'm still here!
Recently a good friend from my University of Michigan days sent an inquiry to customer service asking, "Is Dr. Krawitz still there?"

cardiovascular disease
Heavy coffee drinkers with hypertension may be at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease
Recent studies point to heavy coffee drinking being associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease.

dry eye
FDA issues safety alert regarding amniotic fluid eye drops
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent letters to two manufacturers regarding their unlawful marketing of amniotic fluid eyedrops.

Eating mushrooms may help prevent gastric cancers
Mushrooms are known for their high amount of antioxidants and amino acids.

age-related macular degeneration
FDA approves first drug to treat geographic atrophy
Geographic atrophy typically affects people over the age of 50 and is one of the main causes of vision loss in the United States.