Health

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of visual impairment and severe irreversible blindness in the world, along with macular degeneration. In the United States, glaucoma affects more than 3 million Americans, and globally, it's estimated ...

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Summertime: trips to the beach, family cookouts, warm nights and … sunburn? Unfortunately, even if you’ve slathered on sunblock religiously, those UV rays can sneak through and leave you with a painful, itchy red burn. While ...

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Today acupuncture is one of the most popular practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the West. TCM is a complimentary health approach that first originated in ancient China more than 2,500 years ago and ...

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Our bodies need oxygen to function. When we breath, it's brought into our lungs and transported by our red blood cells to our bodies. It's then used to produce energy and sustain life. Researchers discovered ...

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Do you know the difference between hyperthyroidism vs hypothyroidism? Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland becomes overactive. Hypothyroidism means the thyroid is underactive. Both conditions can cause a cascade of problems, because when the thyroid is not ...

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Unfortunately, most people have experienced a sunburn at some point in their lives, but not everyone has had a case of sun poisoning. Have you? For those of us who haven't, you're probably wondering, "What does ...

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Probiotics are the "good" types of bacteria that play a role in supporting gut health and immune system function, both in humans and pets. There are trillions of microbes (bacteria and yeast) living in the ...

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Turns out America's drinking water woes expand far beyond lead. A class of common chemicals used in everything from nonstick pans and stain-treated carpets, clothing and furniture to fast-food packaging is a source of widespread ...

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Are you looking for a new way to reduce insomnia, stress or anxiety? According to research and first-hand accounts, weighted blankets may be an effective tool. They provide a gentle pressure not so different from ...

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Anxiety disorders are now considered to be the most common and pervasive mental disorders in the United States — and many other parts of the world too. During any given year, it's estimated that one ...

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