Eyes and Vision in the News

Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count

05/22/2013 - Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs

Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant

05/22/2013 - Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint

CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms

05/22/2013 - But questions remain about widespread screening

Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain

05/22/2013 - But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients

Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk

05/22/2013 - Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds

Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet

05/22/2013 - Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms

Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say

05/22/2013 - Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements

American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress

05/22/2013 - One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says

Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study

05/22/2013 - Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest

Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters

05/22/2013 - Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say

Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report

05/22/2013 - An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says

Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study

05/22/2013 - They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report

Health Highlights: May 22, 2013

05/22/2013 -

More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds

05/22/2013 - Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference

Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk

05/22/2013 - Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds

COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured

05/22/2013 - Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study

Health Tip: Make Healthy Foods Taste Better

05/22/2013 - Suggestions to spruce up your meals

Health Tip: Protect Your Sight

05/22/2013 - Go for regular eye exams

Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary

05/21/2013 - For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds

Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study

05/21/2013 - Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key


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