Health News

Eye Shoot the Messenger
By blocking two messenger RNA's, abnormal blood vessel growth occurring in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other degenerative eye disorders may be suppressed. 
Cedars-Sinai to Probe Diabetic Eye Problems
Damage to a key portion of the eye is a common problem for diabetics. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among adults.
Signs Are in the Eye
The eye may be the gateway to the soul, but it also could be where doctors can look for signs of nerve damage caused by diabetes.
May is Healthy Vision Month
To celebrate Healthy Vision Month, The National Eye Institute has issued a statement encouraging all to value eye health and prioritize eye wellness. Good Eye-dea!
Gorilla Going Ape Not Seen By Most
"Inattention blindness" is a phenomenon that makes most cell phone usage dangerous while driving.  'The Invisible Gorilla' video test proves once again that humans have difficulties focusing their attenion.
Photo Finish First Year For Avastin and Lucentis
A two year study has pitted Avastin and Lucentis against each other. After the first year, the results are a photo finish.  Lucentis is 40 times more expensive than Avastin but the study finds no measurable increased benefit from prescribing Lucentis.
Game-changing Advance in Stem Cell Science
Stem cell research holds the promise of changing the entire field of medicine. But research has been hampered because scientists haven't found a way to produce enough cells that can be studied safely.
Eye Deal in Stem Cells
Transforming cells to serve another purpose is inching toward reality. Scientists are now able to turn adult stem cells into eye cells that have been corrupted during age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Eye Say Let the Sun Shine!
Noel Coward's famous command  "Mad dogs and Englishmen! Go out in the midday sun!", is a good command for women's eye health as well.  In a recent research study, women under 75 with high levels of vitamin D were much less likely to develop early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in adults.
A Fatty Fish Called Wanda Has Acids For You
The human body can do many wonderful things, but producing Omega-3 fatty acids on its own is just not one of them.