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June 19, 2023

Be well: Prevent hearing loss with these 6 expert tips

Sound-induced hearing loss is common but preventable. Steve Taddei, doctor of audiology at HearAdvisor, shares his expert tips for reducing and preventing hearing loss.

June 14, 2023

Fatherhood is a 'heroic role' for men, says filmmaker and defender of dads John Papola

John Papola, founder of Emergent Order studios and host of "Dad Saves America," says, "Dad is the heroic role we play as men" as families are under assault in modern society.

May 23, 2023

Popular contact lenses could contain toxic ‘forever chemicals,’ new study finds

New research from product investigation group Mamavation revealed that multiple varieties of soft contact lenses in the U.S. could contain toxic chemicals. An optometrist weighs in.

May 20, 2023

Dianne Feinstein was sicker than public knew due to shingles that caused brain inflammation

As Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California "continues to have complications from Ramsay Hunt syndrome" — even as she returns to the Senate — what to know about her rare neurological complications.

May 15, 2023

Be well: Get regular eye exams to protect vision and catch warning signs early

During an eye exam, eye doctors can detect signs of more than 270 chronic health conditions. Discover what to expect during an exam, along with tips to prevent digital eye strain.

May 11, 2023

Is AI ADA compliant?

AI is not in and of itself ADA complaint. Although concerns exist that artificial technology can discriminate against the disabled, it can also solve accessibility problems.

April 28, 2023

From transgendered to 'transabled': Now people are 'choosing' to identify as handicapped

Transableism is a newer term for those who identify as handicapped. These individuals wish to be blind, crippled or more. Medical experts weigh in on this troubling trend.

April 25, 2023

Amazon just did something to improve hearing while watching Prime Video

Some movies and TV shows have dialogue that is harder to hear for some people. Amazon's new Dialogue Boost feature isolates sound to improve listening.

April 20, 2023

UK charity to partner with Virgin Airlines to better assist passengers with visual impairments

Virgin Atlantic is partnering with Guide Dogs to provide training for travel employees on how to best support those with visual impairments while in the air.

April 4, 2023

Mississippi woman who was blind in right eye for years regains partial vision: 'Pretty cool'

A woman in Jackson, Mississippi — who had no vision in her right eye for seven years — now has reported she can see colors and shapes and even read signs again. Here's what happened.