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Insects October 26, 2023

Spider crawls out of woman's ear in 'traumatic' experience as TikTok video goes viral: 'Crying, throwing up'

A woman went viral on TikTok after sharing her experience with a creepy crawler. Desirae Kelly revealed the "violating" experience of how a spider nestled in her ear.

VISION AND HEARING October 12, 2023

Here's what you need to know about vision loss and how to show support for the visually impaired

Visual impairments can happen at birth but can also develop throughout life. A person with vision loss cannot gain normal eyesight, even with corrective lenses.

LIFESTYLE August 25, 2023

North Carolina baby hears her father’s voice for the first time — immediately bursts into tears

A baby born with a hearing defect heard her father's voice for the first time with a special hearing device — and burst into tears. Here's more about this North Carolina military family.

VISION AND HEARING August 8, 2023

Eye problems fixed with castor oil? Beware the viral TikTok trend, doctors warn: 'Not a current treatment'

TikTok users have been promoting castor oil as a fix for eye dryness, eye infections and other issues, but doctors warn there is no current evidence that castor oil is safe for the eyes.

HEALTH August 1, 2023

Be well: Treat and prevent dry eye syndrome from extended screen use

One of the effects of prolonged screen time is dry eye syndrome. Dr. Jean Carruthers, a clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of British Columbia, shared treatment tips.

LIFESTYLE July 19, 2023

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’

A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.

VIDEO July 18, 2023

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K, places in her age group at 74 years old

Keryl Rustin is a 74-year-old blind woman from Kearneysville, West Virginia, who completed a 5K at the National Senior Games. In just 45 minutes, Rustin crossed the finish line with her running guide and placed 15th in her age group.

HEALTH July 16, 2023

Vision problems could mean higher dementia risk, study finds: 'Eye health and brain health are closely linked'

Older adults with vision problems may be more likely to develop dementia, a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found. Experts reveal the link between eye health and brain health.

HEALTH July 3, 2023

Be well: Treat and prevent pink eye with a health specialist's top tips

To help you recognize the symptoms of pink eye and prevent spreading, Dr. James Kelly, MD, of the Kelly Vision Center in New York City, shared some expert tips and insights with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital.

HEALTH June 19, 2023

Be well: Prevent hearing loss with these 6 expert tips

Sound-induced hearing loss is common but preventable. Steve Taddei, doctor of audiology at HearAdvisor, shares his expert tips for reducing and preventing hearing loss.

LIFESTYLE June 14, 2023

Fatherhood is a 'heroic role' for men, says filmmaker and defender of dads John Papola

John Papola, founder of Emergent Order studios and host of "Dad Saves America," says, "Dad is the heroic role we play as men" as families are under assault in modern society.