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Embryopic Stem Cell Research for Macular Degeneration Approved

image via atp.nist.gov The Food and Drug Administration has just approved the use of human embryonic stem cells to treat macular degeneration. The company, Advanced Cell Technology, is already doing research on the use of stem cells to treat people with another condition related to progressive…
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Linked to Cataracts

Hormone therapy has been proscribed to some men suffering from prostate cancer.  Unfortunately, this treatment has been linked to cataracts according to a study published in the Annals of Epidemiology. Research shows that study participants on hormone therapy were 9% more likely to develop a cataract compared to those who…
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Mercury in Fish Can Increase Blood Pressure: Find Omegas in Other Sources for Heart and Eye Health

Your new year's resolutions may well include eating better, both for the health of your heart and the health of your eyes.  The essential fatty acids found in fish can be a great addition to your diet. In particular, omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce cholesterol and increase circulation to…
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Avoid Eye Injury: Careful When You Pop the Champagne Corks Tonight

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Every holiday tends to be accompanied with a few unique safety concerns.  In the case of New Year’s Eve: beware of the popping champagne cork.

According to the American Academy of Opthalmology a cork can shoot out of a champagne bottle at up to 50 miles per hour.
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Anti-Inflammatory Medications May Slow Macular Degeneration, But Are They Safe?

nlm.nih.gov Researchers have found that taking anti-inflammatory medication may slow the progression of macular degeneration. But, there are concerns about the safety of this "solution." A study published in the journal Eye describes how corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), immunosuppressive agents (e.g. methotrexate and rapamycin), and…
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Chest Pains Linked to Family Stress

Time with your family can either do your heart good or can do quite the opposite. A study out of Denmark shows that worries over family situations can lead to chest pains or angina.  The study included over 4500 middle aged people who filled in questionnaires about their own health…
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10 Million Dollar Grant for Retinal Disease Research

The National Eye Institute has just given researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine a $10.1 million grant to study and develop new treatments for diseases that affect the eye's retina.  Part of their research will focus on the development and treatment of macular degeneration and Stargardt's Disease.…
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Quit Smoking to Help Your Heart & Prevent Macular Degeneration

image via CDC.gov The American Journal of Cardiology has just published a study describing how cigarette smokers with coronary heart disease an greatly benefit from kicking the smoking habit. The importance of smoking cessation is well documented, but this study goes as far as to say…
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Antioxidant Oregano Oil Fights Bacteria and Even Cancer

image via nps.gov Oil of oregano contains compounds that can kill bacteria and even fight cancer causing agents. Carvacrol found in oregano oil has been found to reduce the formation of cancer causing compounds that form when the temperature of beef is raised in the cooking…
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Home Remedies Catch Medical Community Attention AND Cures for Dark Circles

The best remedy doesn’t always come from the pharmacy.  In fact, it usually DOESN’T come from the pharmacy.

A new book called the Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies supports the belief that the best way to heal many illnesses is to look in your refrigerator, cabinets, or garden.  Source: https://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=10568&Section=Nutrition

One common eye complaint that responds well to at-home treatments is dark circles under the eyes. Here are a few ideas:
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