Using sugar substitutes for weight loss is ill-advised
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.
High coffee and tea consumption linked to increased macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness
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. 
The dangers of combining caffeine and alcohol
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.
New anti-VEGF therapy shows promise in Phase 1 Clinical trial
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!

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?"
Heavy coffee drinkers with hypertension may be at a greater risk of cardiovascular disease
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.
FDA issues safety alert regarding amniotic fluid eye drops
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

Eating mushrooms may help prevent gastric cancers

Mushrooms are known for their high amount of antioxidants and amino acids.
FDA approves first drug to treat geographic atrophy
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.