Rising Tide Of Cataracts: Understanding The Challenges And Seeking Solutions

[ad_1] Cataract Awareness Month is celebrated in June, with the goal of raising awareness about the leading cause of blindness in the United States and around the world. While the statistics are concerning, there is no need to be concerned because cataracts are highly treatable through a simple surgical procedure with a remarkable 95% success … Read more

The Science Of Health: How Does LASIK Work? Experts Say The Technique Is Not Always Successful

[ad_1] The Science Of Health: Welcome back to “The Science Of Health“, ABP Live’s weekly health column. Last week, we discussed what egg freezing is, how human oocytes are retrieved, and the benefits of egg freezing are. This week, we discuss why LASIK is performed, how the eye surgery technique works, and why it is … Read more

Alcohol Consumption Linked To Increased Risk Of 61 Diseases In Chinese Men, Including Gout

[ad_1] Alcohol consumption has been found to be linked with increased risks of 61 diseases in Chinese men, according to a new study. These include 33 diseases that had previously not been established as alcohol-related, such as gout, fractures, cataract and gastric ulcer, the study, published June 8 in the journal Nature Medicine, said. The … Read more