By Neil M. Bressler, MD, as told to Keri Wiginton Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 65. We have excellent treatments for the wet form of AMD. But until recently, we haven’t…
Month: August 2023
Aug. 31, 2023 – This is a true story. I went to high school with a guy named Frankie. He was a hothead – always in trouble because he couldn’t control his temper. Sassing teachers, getting into fights – there…
Aug. 30, 2023 — Asthma is a sneaky foe. One minute you’re enjoying a walk or a bike ride. You’re breathing easy, your symptoms under control. The next minute you feel things change. It might start with a cough. Or…
When Maureen Peltier, 76, got chemotherapy for her advanced-stage ovarian cancer several years ago, she found that guided imagery helped her deal with the treatment’s unpleasant side effects. “Whenever I felt nauseous or exhausted, I would close my eyes and…
It’s hard to spot ovarian cancer early. The symptoms can mimic other conditions, and there’s a chance you might not have any. What’s more, doctors and gynecologists don’t have reliable screening tests to find early signs of the disease. Those…
When Denise Rouse started having what she thought were premenopausal symptoms at age 48, she was relieved. She’d always had menstrual problems. “I thought, ‘Thank God. The light is at the end of the tunnel,’” says Rouse, a consultant from…
Ovarian cancer happens when there are abnormal cells in one or both of your ovaries. They’re the parts of your reproductive organs that make hormones and store eggs. There are many ways to treat ovarian cancer, including surgery or chemotherapy….
“Don’t let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things. Cause someday you’re gonna be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be truly happy.” ~Brooke Hampton It was early…
BY KIM BELLARD When I first read the reports about some Silicon Valley billionaires wanting to start a new city, I figured, oh, it’s just a bunch of rich white guys wanting to take their toys and go to a…
Aug. 29, 2023 – While federal regulators investigate the safety of Prime Energy drinks, which have become quite the rage among children at home and school, parents want to know: Are these beverages OK for my kid to drink? Some parents…