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New Mexico December 15, 2022

Deaf students in NM improve reading skills through equine therapy

New Mexico students who have hearing impairments are learning to improve their reading skills by interacting with horses, who also rely on hand signals for communication.

US December 13, 2022

Teacher at Catholic school for deaf children placed on leave after allegedly throwing student: 'Malicious act'

A teacher in Evendale, Ohio, has been placed on leave after allegedly throwing a young girl at a Catholic school for deaf children, prompting outrage from the girl's mother.

HEALTH December 12, 2022

FDA warns that LASIK surgery patients need to be better informed of risks before eye procedure

The FDA released draft guidance on LASIK surgery, noting that patients considering the eye surgery should get a "decision checklist" describing the procedure, plus a list of potential side effects.

HEALTH December 4, 2022

Hearing aids are now cheaper and easier to buy for hard-of-hearing Americans

Formerly, hearing aids required a prescription and came with a high price tag — now, Americans over age 18 who have mild-to-moderate hearing loss can buy hearing aids over the counter in drugstores.

HEALTH December 2, 2022

Warnings about skin-whitening creams after woman suffers vision loss likely linked to excess mercury: report

A report out of Minnesota indicates a woman saw multiple doctors for non-specific symptoms, which progressed to the loss of her peripheral vision, apparently tied to skin-whitening products.

Hearing Loss November 18, 2022

Young people at risk of hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices: New study

Young people 12-34 years old may be at risk of hearing loss due to the prevalence of unsafe listening practices from headphones, earbuds and attendance at loud music venues, a new study suggests.

Hearing Loss November 16, 2022

Apple AirPods the cheaper alternative to hearing aids?

Taiwanese researchers found that Apple's AirPods Pro headphones could potentially be a hearing-assistive device for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss.

HEALTH November 13, 2022

Christina Applegate's MS: Here's why early symptoms are often overlooked

Christina Applegate, a star of "Dead To Me," is in the news due to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis and battle with the neurological disorder — here's what others must know about the disease.

LIFESTYLE October 28, 2022

Game on! Check out these mind-bending puzzles and optical illusions

These nine images present optical illusions that may play tricks on your mind — including that well-known mind-puzzler from 2015, "Is it black and blue, or gold and white" dress, and more.

Family and Friends October 26, 2022

NY teacher, US Coast Guard member who lost an eye won't allow 'freak accident' to define his life

TJ Foley of New York was operating machinery in his garage when it exploded, causing him to lose all vision in one eye. Foley is a member of the of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and a teacher.

LIFESTYLE October 22, 2022

Eye spy a big problem: California doctor removes 23 contact lenses from one woman’s eye

Ophthalmologist Katerina Kurteeva from California reveals that she removed 23 contact lenses from one eye. She shares what happened and best practices for lens wearers.