HEALTH October 13 Boy facing blindness gets life-changing eye surgery: ‘Such a blessing’ A 7-year-old boy in West Africa who was going blind can now see again, thanks to life-changing eye surgery provided by the Mercy Ships charity. His doctors and mother speak about the experience.
TRAVEL October 1 Virginia is first state to make leaf-peeping possible for colorblind guests in every park Virginia is the first U.S. state to install special viewfinders so that park visitors who are colorblind can see leaves turning different colors this fall season.
HEALTH September 30 COVID lockdowns led to spike in kids’ vision problems, 1 in 3 now nearsighted, study finds Up to 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Experts share potential reasons and how to curb the spike.
LIFESTYLE September 28 Tips for learning American Sign Language from the comfort of your own home It has never been easier to learn American Sign Language (ASL) with so many ways to learn right from home. There are millions of people throughout the country who use ASL.
TECH September 17 Apple transforms AirPods Pro 2 into low-cost hearing aids Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson: Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 will double as hearing aids via a software update.
HEALTH August 19 Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.
HEALTH July 29 ‘Pickleball saved my sight,’ says Florida woman, 79: ‘I was really worried’ For one Florida woman, her love of playing pickleball helped to save her sight. Linda Corcoran and her doctor describe how she first noticed symptoms on the court, and the treatment that helped her.
HEALTH July 18 Ask a doctor: ‘Is it safe to swim underwater with my eyes open?’ It may be tempting to open your eyes underwater, but prolonged exposure could put your vision at risk. An ophthalmologist revealed what happens when people take a peek while swimming.
HEALTH July 14 Chemotherapy drug could have a serious and surprising side effect, study finds A chemotherapy drug could cause “significant" hearing loss among cancer survivors, according to a study from the University of South Florida and Indiana University. Researchers and doctors react.
TRAVEL June 27 Helen Keller's birthplace, Ivy Green, is key travel destination for fans of 'The Miracle Worker' Helen Keller's birthplace in Tuscumbia, Alabama, Ivy Green, is a travel destination for many and the central location for performances of the award-winning play "The Miracle Worker."