Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (AION) occurs when there is not enough blood flow into the eye. This causes damage to the optic nerve, quickly leading to vision loss. There are two subtypes of AION including arteritic (A-AION) and nonarteritic (NA-AION). NA-AION makes up nearly 85% of all AION cases. Both conditions arise when there is...
BY AMY CAMPBELL, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES | AUGUST 25, 2021 Everyone loses some hair every day. That may seem surprising, but the reality is that people shed between 50 and 100 hairs each day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Most of us don’t notice it. However, if you’re noticing a larger than usual amount...
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Mar 22 2023 A new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, investigated the incidence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) among users of smokeless tobacco products. The findings show that the use of chewing tobacco and snuff is associated with a two-fold increase in the risk for PAD....
by University of California, Irvine Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a new study, University of California, Irvine researchers found that exposure to the compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, a component of cannabis) at a young age could lead to depleted ovarian follicles and matured eggs in adulthood by nearly 50 percent. The study, which is published online...
by American Heart Association Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Picky eaters can miss out on a lot of good food. Not only can it be challenging cooking for folks who refuse to eat some foods, but they can also miss out on important nutrients found in foods often on the I-Don’t-Eat list like green vegetables, salads,...
by Huntsman Cancer Institute Credit: Public Domain Many people use dry shampoo in their normal routine, stretching the days between washing their hair in the shower. In October of last year, the Food and Drug Administration found potentially elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen, or cancer-causing chemical, in these products. Popular brands of dry shampoo are...
By Rachel Fairbank PublishedYesterday This post is part of our Home Remedy Handbook, a tour of the landscape of home remedies from the iffy to the doctor-approved. If you’ve ever had a tooth extracted, or been sick with a sore throat, your doctor may have recommended a saltwater rinse. A saltwater rinse, which calls for rinsing...
Morning akinesia is a condition that prohibits a person from being able to move their muscles when they first wake up in the morning. It occurs due to a period without treatment of the underlying cause during the night, which results in low levels of dopamine. The term akinesia means absent movement. Akinesia is a condition that...
BY MANASEE WAGH PUBLISHED: MAR 2, 2023 Popular Mechanics; Getty Images I’ve had a phobia of cockroaches since I was about 10 years old, when I accidentally grabbed one in the middle of the night while visiting relatives in Mumbai, India. I have no memory of even being aware of roaches prior to that point, though I...
by Laura Williamson, American Heart Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely? Happiness means different things to different people, but a growing body of research suggests keeping a smile on your face may help add years to your life...
