VISION AND HEARING August 8, 2023 Eye problems fixed with castor oil? Beware the viral TikTok trend, doctors warn: 'Not a current treatment' TikTok users have been promoting castor oil as a fix for eye dryness, eye infections and other issues, but doctors warn there is no current evidence that castor oil is safe for the eyes.
HEALTH August 1, 2023 Be well: Treat and prevent dry eye syndrome from extended screen use One of the effects of prolonged screen time is dry eye syndrome. Dr. Jean Carruthers, a clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of British Columbia, shared treatment tips.
LIFESTYLE July 19, 2023 West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’ A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.
VIDEO July 18, 2023 West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K, places in her age group at 74 years old Keryl Rustin is a 74-year-old blind woman from Kearneysville, West Virginia, who completed a 5K at the National Senior Games. In just 45 minutes, Rustin crossed the finish line with her running guide and placed 15th in her age group.
HEALTH July 16, 2023 Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk, study finds: 'Eye health and brain health are closely linked' Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found. Experts reveal the link between eye health and brain health.
HEALTH July 3, 2023 Be well: Treat and prevent pink eye with a health specialist's top tips To help you recognize the symptoms of pink eye and prevent spreading, Dr. James Kelly, MD, of the Kelly Vision Center in New York City, shared some expert tips and insights with Fox News Digital.
HEALTH 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.
LIFESTYLE 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.
HEALTH 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.
HEALTH 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.
HEALTH 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.
