HEALTH September 16, 2022 Diabetes affects millions of Americans and hits Hispanic, Latino adults especially hard, CDC says During Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct.15), Americans of Hispanic or Latino descent might pay particular attention to Type 2 diabetes concerns — and take key steps to prevent or control it.
Pets September 15, 2022 Deaf dog is adopted by Michigan teen with hearing loss — now they're 'inseparable' Walker Cousineau, 14, adopted Dave, a deaf pit bull who spent weeks in a Michigan animal shelter without any interest from others. Walker has hearing loss, too; the two are now fast friends.
HEALTH August 16, 2022 Hearing aids to be available without prescription after FDA rule The FDA issued a final rule creating a new category of hearing aids that will be made available over the counter, without a need for a prescription or medical exam.
Coronavirus January 22, 2022 Omicron undermining treatment for other health problems Roger Strukhoff was being treated for intestinal bleeding at a hospital outside Chicago this month when he suffered a mild heart attack.
VISION AND HEARING December 16, 2021 Advanced gene therapy may reverse hearing loss caused by genetics: study New gene delivery technique restored hearing in mice, some restored to normal levels, study revealed
HEALTH November 3, 2021 COVID-19 can infect inner ear cells, researchers say An inner ear infection may be a significant cause of COVID-19-associated problems with hearing and balance, according to researchers.
HEALTH October 28, 2021 Halloween costume contact lenses may be scarier than you think Americans might be haunted with scary eye infections long after Halloween if they wear costume contact lens without a prescription, according to the Centers for Disease Contro
Hearing Loss October 19, 2021 FDA issues proposal to create new category of over-the-counter hearing aids The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposal Tuesday to create a new category of over-the-counter hearing aids in an effort to improve access and lower costs for millions of Americans.
HEALTH September 22, 2021 How to treat dry eyes Dry eyes are a common and oftentimes chronic condition that impacts nearly 16 million Americans.
Coronavirus July 27, 2021 Nerve damage in cornea could be sign of 'long COVID,' study hints Nerve damage and a buildup of immune cells in the cornea may be a sign of "long COVID," a long-term syndrome that emerges in some people after COVID-19 infection, a new study suggests.
Coronavirus July 1, 2021 'Black fungus' infections robbing India's COVID-19 survivors of sight Thousands of COVID-19 patients in India have been diagnosed with mucormycosis, or so-called “black fungus” that’s leaving some with vision loss.