A patient who recently started a supplement he had read about online came in with an acute episode of eye pain and vision disturbance. As we talked, I realized the culprit was a combination of a new supplement he began and medications he was already
If your fall allergies seem worse than ever this year – you’re right! The effects of more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are allowing pollen-producing plants to survive longer into fall and produce even stronger pollen. As a result, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma
We have all done it: Googled a symptom in search of some medical advice. I’ve done it too, and I also see at least one patient a week come into my office with a print out from Google of all the scary diseases they may
An ophthalmologist/mom's worst nightmare goes something like this
The average life expectancy in the United States has fallen in the last two years. You're probably thinking cancer and heart disease must be rearing their cruel, ugly heads, right? Wrong. Drug overdoses and general substance abuse are to blame. Think about that! The table below, originally published by
Scared of going to the doctor? You’re not alone. I hear it almost every day from friends, family, and my patients! People are scared of what they’re going to be told. One fear is of the great unknown: you have cancer, you have early signs of
Everywhere you look, you find news praising the health benefits of eating fish. Fish is a lean protein, packed with vitamins and minerals and low in saturated fat. The kind of fish containing high levels of omega-3 fatty acids are even better for us! By now
The FDA is cracking down on a growing number of cosmetic companies claiming their products reduce the structure of a wrinkle or actually boost collagen stimulation. Sound familiar? Whether it's a drugstore brand for $10 or a department store brand selling for over $100, the claims
The fact that most teenagers are sleep deprived is not news to most of us. Think that sleep deprivation makes teens grumpy, emotionally labile, and likely to have poor attention spans? You are correct. But that lack of sleep may mean more serious side effects than just
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