Age related macular degeneration (AMD) affects an enormous number of older adults. Around one third of people over 80 have AMD, and about 20 million Americans age 40 and older are living with the condition.
Most cases are the dry form of AMD. It usually advances gradually, but over time it can…
The recovery room in a hospital for outpatient procedures is where patients are taken after surgery or a medical procedure to recover from anesthesia. Their vital signs are closely monitored by a nurse until they regain consciousness. Once the patient is awake and stable, they are discharged….
Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during the keynote address at an Apple special event in Cupertino, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)
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In a 2015 commencement address at George Washington University, Apple CEO Tim Cook told graduates that their values should serve as their…
Regularly drinking guava juice could offer a simple and affordable way to help reduce anemia risk among women and teenage girls in low and middle income countries, according to a new review published in the open access journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.
Researchers found that combining…
We’ve all heard the advice: eat your fruit and vegetables, get your vitamins, and stay healthy. For the most part, that guidance holds up. But some nutrients have a more complicated story, and vitamin B12 is a fascinating example.
Also known as cobalamin, B12 is essential for life. It helps…
Diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s slowly damage the brain by destroying neurons, the cells that carry messages through the nervous system. As these cells are lost, people can experience memory problems, cognitive decline, and movement difficulties that often become…
AI is widely being used for therapy and for romantic relationships. Should we be disturbed or openminded? The experts and reputable organizations have weighed in and are informed by recent concerning data that both youth and adults should be aware of.
As a therapist and board-certified…
Researchers at Texas A&M University say they may have found a way to do just that using a simple nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain. In a new study, scientists reported that the treatment restored memory, reduced chronic inflammation, and improved brain cell function after…
New World hantaviruses such as Andes virus cause respiratory illness, but they hit differently than common viruses that lead to lung failure. The hantaviruses grow slowly and kill swiftly, claiming the lives of up to half of people they infect. Yet mysteriously, survivors are left with…
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose by 21% between 2020 and 2025 – despite the fact that 20 states have passed laws banning or severely restricting abortion care, overturned the constitutional right to abortion.
The increase is largely due to the growing adoption of medication…