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Regular eye exams crucial for early detection of glaucoma

Glaucoma, sometimes called “the silent thief of sight,” is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. It can occur at any age but is more common in older adults.

On Nutrition: Is hydrogenated fat in peanut butter safe to eat?

I’m amazed at the pace at which nutrition science continues to evolve — and get more complicated. Along with that thought comes this question about hydrogenation.

Lisa Marie Presley, 54, dies after cardiac episode

“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us,” Priscilla Presley said in a statement Thursday evening.

COVID drug ‘vastly’ underprescribed, data suggests

But screening everyone who qualifies for Paxlovid, a drug designed to nip COVID in the bud, would take too much time and effort. And without study, many medical workers still aren’t sure who qualifies.

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Georgia special grand jury completes Trump investigation

In a brief order issued Monday, Fulton Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote that the grand jury has fulfilled its duties to his satisfaction.

 
Why are eggs so expensive?

Egg prices jumped 49% in 2022 through November, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and costs are expected to remain high through the first quarter of 2023, CNN and CNBC report.

 
Diabetes drug trending on TikTok, running low in pharmacies

Certain diabetes drugs, including Ozempic, have been in short supply recently for an unusual reason: Doctors are prescribing them to non-diabetics who want to use them for weight loss.

Check with doctor, not social media, on health matters

According to a survey by GoodRx, more than 70 percent of Americans have been exposed to medical misinformation, and 82 percent of that bad advice has come from social media.

Research links screen time to risk for OCD in children

Every hour preteens spent playing video games each day was associated with a 13 percent increase in the odds of developing OCD, according to a new study.

Are you an optimist? Your health may depend on it

Multiple studies show a strong association between higher levels of optimism and a reduced risk of conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cognitive impairment.

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