Vision and Hearing - Page 40

A cane for the blind that senses tall obstacles

March 4, 2016

A cane for the blind that senses tall obstacles

As an undergraduate studying computer science and engineering in New Delhi, Rohan Paul, the son of two doctors, took on a class project working with the blind.

US panel not sure elderly need routine vision checks during physicals

March 2, 2016

US panel not sure elderly need routine vision checks during physicals

There isn't enough evidence yet to say for sure whether primary care doctors should offer routine vision screening to elderly people who don't report any problems with their eyes, new U.S. guidelines conclude.

Homeless people face age-related conditions earlier than people with homes

March 2, 2016

Homeless people face age-related conditions earlier than people with homes

Health conditions usually seen among the elderly are more common among middle aged homeless people than older people with housing, according to a new study.

Heart benefits of good diabetes control may last for decades

February 26, 2016

Heart benefits of good diabetes control may last for decades

Six-and-a-half years of intensive diabetes control may protect against heart attack and stroke for the next 30 years, according to long-term results from a U.S. trial that began in the 1980s.

Patient awareness of emergency eye problems is low

February 25, 2016

Patient awareness of emergency eye problems is low

Serious eye problems like retinal detachment can come on suddenly and require immediate care, but few people are aware of these conditions much less how they're treated, a small U.S. study finds.

Starbucks barista's good deed for deaf customer goes viral

February 23, 2016

Starbucks barista's good deed for deaf customer goes viral

A Starbucks cashier’s sweet gesture for a regular customer who is deaf is touching the hearts of people across the country.

Yeast compound may help diabetics' sight

February 23, 2016

Yeast compound may help diabetics' sight

A compound in brewer’s yeast that mimics the effects of insulin could help to prevent cataracts and eye damage in diabetics, suggests an animal study published online in Experimental Biology and Medicine.

The weird way looking at your phone can mess with your hearing

February 20, 2016

The weird way looking at your phone can mess with your hearing

Do you ever get accused of “not listening” because you’re glancing down at your phone?

Half the planet will be nearsighted by 2050, and we don't know why

February 18, 2016

Half the planet will be nearsighted by 2050, and we don't know why

The rate of nearsightedness nearly doubled between the 1970s and early aughts, and jumped five-fold since 2000.

New research finds noise harder on children than adults

February 15, 2016

New research finds noise harder on children than adults

From the cacophony of day care to the buzz of TV and electronic toys, noise is more distracting to a child's brain than an adult's, and new research shows it can hinder how youngsters learn.