Cornea Research Reveals Unseen Layer
Eye-opening finding will lead to textbook revisions, expert predicts Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Corneal Disordersread the full article
Overexposure to Sun’s Rays Can Cause Painful, Temporary Blindness
Source: American Academy of Ophthalmology Related MedlinePlus Pages: Eye Injuries, Eye Wear, Sun Exposureread the full article
Saliva May Improve with Age for Flu Protection
Germ-fighting proteins contained within saliva work better in seniors, study foundSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Flu, Seniors' Healthread the full article
Surgeon Shortage Linked to Burst Appendices
Living in an area with few general surgeons may make people with appendicitis more likely to turn into ruptured appendix cases by the time they get to surgery, according to new research.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Appendicitis, Health...
Primary Care Doctors Still in Short Supply in U.S.
Only 5 percent of new doctors head to rural areas, researchers find Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Occupations, Rural Health Concernsread the full article
Many Stop Taking Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Too Soon
Greatest benefit seen within first 2 years of treatment, but half quit earlierSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines, Rheumatoid Arthritisread the full article
Are There 2 Types of Gulf War Illness?
Small study of veterans suggests that may be a possibility Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Brain Diseases, Veterans and Military Healthread the full article
Haiti Close to Eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related MedlinePlus Page: Lymphatic Diseasesread the full article
Your Summer Cold May Actually Be an Allergic Reaction
Grass pollens and mold spores often trigger allergy symptoms during the warm-weather months Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Allergy, Common Coldread the full article
Skipping Breakfast May Raise Diabetes Risk
Overweight women who ate morning meal had lower blood sugar, better insulin response in small study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Sugar, Diabetes Type 2, Women's Healthread the full article