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Measles: What You Need to Know About the Recent Outbreaks

Apr 10, 2019 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the measles to be eliminated. But in 2019, multiple cases have been reported in 19 states. According to numbers shared by the CDC in April, 465 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S. since January 1 and 78 … Read More

5 Amazing Oregano Oil Benefits

Apr 5, 2019 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Oregano oil is truly a remarkable little miracle herb. Research studies confirm oregano oil benefits a variety of conditions, but its most impressive use involves its ability to fight a variety of infections. Oregano oil is such a powerful home remedy, it may very well be the most important bottle … Read More

Are Bleach Fumes Dangerous? Bleach Exposure Increases Risk of Infection in Kids

Mar 22, 2019 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Bleach has long been one of the most common and relied upon household cleaners. It can be used for a variety of purposes, including stain removal, maintaining bright white clothing, getting rid of mold, and more. But are bleach fumes dangerous and should bleach be used regularly in your home? … Read More

Laryngitis: Know When to See a Doctor

Feb 15, 2019 · Jay Roland · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Acute laryngitis can result from something as simple as yelling too much at a football game or as disruptive as allergies or as painful as an upper respiratory infection. In any event, too much strain on your vocal cords can lead to the formation of throat polyps and chronic laryngitis, … Read More

Viruses 101: A Guide to What’s Making You Ill

Feb 5, 2019 · Shandley McMurray · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Welcome to the new season of America’s Got Viruses. From a common cold to Zika, viruses from all over the globe are competing to infect the highest number of host cells. While some viruses are mild, gifting us with symptoms like a runny nose and sore throat (we feel you, … Read More

Natural Remedies for Hearing Loss

Feb 2, 2019 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Age-related hearing loss affects 40% of Americans older than 75, and is becoming more prevalent as the population ages. Yet, researchers still don’t understand exactly why and how it happens, and effective treatments for it are lacking. People who are starting to lose their hearing are told to wait until … Read More

How Long Does a Cough Last?

Jan 31, 2019 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Have you ever had a bad chest cold and then, for weeks after, spent much of your day coughing and hacking? After a week or so, you may have wondered, "How long does a cough last?"—and whether something was really wrong. In the meantime, the cough disturbs your sleep and … Read More

How Long Does the Flu Last?

Jan 31, 2019 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

We all dread the day when we hear that the flu is going around—and then start to feel the first strains cropping up somewhere in our body. Every time you sneeze, cough, or feel a tingle in your throat, you wonder, “Is it my turn?” If and when you do … Read More

ER Insider: Pushing Back on Antibiotics Overkill

Jan 22, 2019 · James Bregman, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

“Can I have antibiotics just to clean up this cough?” That’s a question I am asked on an almost daily basis in the Emergency Room at White Plains Hospital in New York. I see 15 to 20 patients each day, and sometimes 30 or more if I’m working the “Fast … Read More

Research Sheds Light on Vitamins For Eyesight

Jan 17, 2019 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Thanks to the landmark Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS and AREDS2), we know that high-dose vitamins for eyesight supplements containing vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, zinc, and the antioxidant beta-carotene helped slow disease progression in people who were at risk for developing advanced age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. We also … Read More

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