Cholesterol is given a lot of negative connotations for one’s health, but cholesterol is not entirely a villain; instead, our bodies need cholesterol for various functions like hormone production, Vitamin D absorption, and cell membrane formation.
Even if you don't have any vision problems, the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends an eye disease screening at 40. Early signs of disease, such as vision changes, may appear at this time.
On 5/13/2021 the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced a new guideline regarding the use of a mask during the pandemic. It was based on several studies with fully vaccinated individuals which strongly suggested that those individuals have a very...
Do you snore? If so, you might be suffering rather than resting during sleep.
Michigan is one of the many states now experiencing a measles outbreak. How is a virus that was once considered eradicated in the United States, back and spreading like wildfire?
You just finished your yearly physical and your Doctor tells you that you have high triglycerides and low HDL. You want to learn more and take steps to improve your numbers and your health. This article is a good place to start.
Do you have runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, or itchy eyes in the spring and summer seasons? If you do, you may be suffering from allergic rhinitis.
Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve, which is the main nerve in the eye. The optic nerve is responsible for transmitting light signals to the brain, allowing you to see. The most common cause of glaucoma is pressure within the eye.
Eye allergies are caused by indoor and outdoor allergens that get into your eyes.
Dry eye is a common condition that occurs when your eyes either do not make enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly.
Diabetes can cause diabetic retinopathy, which is an eye disease. It can lead to severe vision loss or even blindness.
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye. The lens is the part of the eye that focuses light. Cataracts can impair vision.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common disease affecting the back of your eye called the retina. It usually only affects your central vision, leaving your peripheral vision unaffected.
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in humans and animals. In human, the viruses cause respiratory infections that range from mild like the common cold to the most severe but rarer forms such as SARS, and the novel coronavirus.
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