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Noteworthy Newsbriefs: How the Brain Responds to Scents; Memorable Words

Aug 21, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

How the Brain Responds to Scents. A study performed by Harvard Medical School researchers provides new insights into the mystery of scent. Neuroscientists have described for the first time how relationships between different odors are encoded in the brain. The findings suggest that there is a mechanism that may explain why … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Arsenic in rice; Chronic laryngitis

Jul 17, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

I’m reading a lot of disturbing information about arsenic in U.S. rice. Is rice farmed in the U.S. safe to eat? Inorganic arsenic is a common toxin that gets into groundwater, soil, and ultimately foods worldwide. While arsenic can get into any farmed food, it is most common in rice … Read More

Guard Against Glaucoma to Save Your Sight

Jul 17, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Recent research (JAMA Ophthalmology, March 12) shows that the number of Americans at risk of vision loss rose from 65 million to 93 million between 2002 and 2017. During that time, only about 57 percent of Americans visited an eye care professional annually. Such visits are essential for diagnosing and … Read More

Technology Amplifies Hearing Aid Options

Jul 17, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

About 48 million Americans have lost some hearing. Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S., and it can affect the quality of your life and relationships. We have no control over losing hearing, but we do have some say in the type of hearing aid … Read More

Systemic Steroids Remain Standard for Sudden Hearing Loss

Jul 17, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Birds chirping during your morning walk, grandkids shrieking and giggling as they run through your front door, the soothing directives of your yoga instructor, a hodgepodge of voices on a teleconference with co-workers. These are the basic sounds of everyday life. But for those who experience sudden onset hearing loss, … Read More

Managing Asthma in Older Age

Jun 15, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Although asthma is generally considered a childhood disease, it often is diagnosed as a new condition in older adults. Other seniors develop asthma early in life, go through a period of remission after adolescence, and then see their symptoms recur in adulthood. Unfortunately, the elderly are more likely to develop … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Respiratory tract infections; Lyme disease; Diet and cataracts

May 19, 2020 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

What’s the difference between upper and lower respiratory tract infections? Upper respiratory tract infections affect the mouth, nose, sinus cavity, pharynx (throat), and larynx (voice box), and lower respiratory tract infections affect the airways below the larynx—the bronchial tubes and lungs. Some examples of upper respiratory tract diseases are colds, … Read More

Ask the Experts: Postnasal Drip; Niacin Side Effects; Holistic Doctor

May 18, 2020 · Kate Brophy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Q: I had a nasty cold over the winter, but although I have recovered I keep having to clear my throat and am frequently spitting up mucus. My wife also has commented that my breath smells unpleasant. Any idea what could be causing these symptoms? I feel perfectly well otherwise. … Read More

The Hidden Danger of Hearing Loss

May 18, 2020 · Carrie Adkins-Ali · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Age-related hearing loss strikes one in three people over the age of 65. It can be incredibly frustrating to listeners and speakers alike, but that’s just the start. Researchers recently reported in The American Journal of Medicine that it is linked to a higher risk of depression too. Study Details. Between … Read More

Surgery Can Eliminate the Cloudy Vision Caused By Cataracts

Apr 17, 2020 · Dawn Bialy · Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat

Cataracts—clumps of protein that cloud the lenses of your eyes—are the most common cause of vision impairment in older adults; they affect more than 25 million Americans, 61 percent of whom are women. How Cataracts Form The lenses in your eyes are made primarily of water and protein that form … Read More

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