Ophthalmologist suggests 5 habits to protect children’s eyesight: Eat carrots, play outdoor games and more
Children’s eyesight is under threat due to the pervasive and exponential rise of screen usage in today’s lifestyle. While it may seem convenient to calm a child’s tantrums by handing…
How to Protect Your Child’s Eye Health in a Digital World
William Madigan Jr., MD, FACS, FAAP, is chief of the Division of Ophthalmology at Children’s National Hospital. In a time when kids spend a lot of time looking at screens,…
Coffee may help protect against A-fib, the most common irregular heartbeat, study finds
Drinking caffeinated coffee is safe for people with atrial fibrillation and may help protect against recurrence of the disorder, a new study finds. More than 10 million Americans live with…
Essentia Health encourages vaccination to protect against respiratory illnesses
As winter approaches, seasonal viruses will start spiking. The good news? Respiratory illness activity has yet to ramp up and remains relatively low across the United States. The bad news?…
Experts advise early vaccination to protect yourself and loved ones :: WRAL.com
Fall may mean colorful leaves, hayrides, and pumpkin spice, but it is also the time when flu viruses tend to start spreading. Health officials say now is the time to…
Cleaner Air May Protect Children’s Eyesight and Slow Myopia
Summary: New research reveals that cleaner air may protect children’s eyesight and help slow the rise of myopia, especially in younger children. Using machine learning, scientists found that children living…