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Macular Degeneration Vitamins: Can They Prevent Vision Loss?

Dec 27, 2018 · Daniel Pendick · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of impaired vision in older Americans. It leads to a breakdown and thinning of the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye. If not caught early, it can lead to irreversible damage. The good news is that routine eye exams … Read More

Acute Bronchitis: 7 Home Remedies for Coping with a Chest Cold

Dec 21, 2018 · Larry Canale · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Which would you rather have—a head cold or a chest cold? Pick your poison, right? A head cold can take you out of play for a few days, thanks to all the typical symptoms—sinus congestion, clogged ears, watery eyes, a runny nose, chapped skin on your face from all the … Read More

Flu Season: How Long It Lasts—and How to Survive It

Dec 18, 2018 · Larry Canale · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

You likely read about the historic and unsettling flu season of 2017-18: In America, some 900,000 people were hospitalized and 80,000 died from the flu and its complications. The 2017-18 flu season was the worst we’ve seen since 2011, when there were 56,000 deaths. By comparison, flu-related deaths during a … Read More

Are Antibiotics Over-Prescribed? Evidence Shows in Our Growing Antibiotic Resistance

Dec 9, 2018 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If your physician prescribes antibiotics, question it. And do some research on your own before taking them. Some doctors are a little too quick with the prescription pad, and some patients (myself included) a little too trusting. The truth is we’ve been over-prescribing antibiotics in this country for quite some … Read More

Blurred Vision Is Often a Sign of a Serious Condition

Dec 6, 2018 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

If you’re blessed with the gift of perfect or near-perfect eyesight, it can be quite jarring when you first experience a significant period of blurred vision. You’re not sure whether it’s a temporary occurrence or a sign that you might be losing your eyesight. Blurred vision refers to a lack … Read More

Flu Outbreak: An ER Doctor Describes the Demands Posed by Influenza

Dec 5, 2018 · James Bregman, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

You've read about the toll a flu outbreak can take on those who come down with influenza, and you no doubt are aware of how easily flu germs can spread. But what's it like for the medical community to keep pace when the number of influenza cases starts escalating? Consider … Read More

Where Germs Hide: Our “Filthy 5” Everyday Items May Shock You!

Nov 23, 2018 · Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Let’s face it: Germs are everywhere. But the five items covered here are especially dirty and germ-infested—in some cases even more so than even your toilet seat! What’s worse, you probably use some of these common items multiple times every day. Go ahead—read through our list and see if you … Read More

Caffeine Benefits Tinnitus, According to Recent Study

Nov 20, 2018 · UHN Staff · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

I am the only person in my family who does not wake up and begin my day with a cup of coffee. I personally just don’t like the taste, but I am in the minority here; the majority of people I know are avid coffee drinkers, and they will take … Read More

Zinc: Does It Really Fight Off a Cold?

Nov 19, 2018 · Shandley McMurray · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

You’re achy and stuffy and your throat feels like you swallowed sandpaper. Congratulations! You’ve got a cold. Now what? From eating chicken soup to sleeping in wet socks, people try a multitude of cures for the common cold. One of the best scientifically proven remedies, however, can be found in … Read More

Cold vs. Allergies: What’s the Difference?

Nov 16, 2018 · Leonaura Rhodes, MD · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Ah-ah-ah-CHOO! You’re sneezing again. It’s that time of year when every other person seems to have the sniffles—nasal congestion, a runny nose, and frequent sneezing. These common symptoms most often are caused by two conditions that can be difficult to tell apart: allergies and the common cold. When it comes … Read More

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