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Health - October 30, 2009
Contends curveballs are an illusion; ridiculous, says former star major league pitcher
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Takes a Pro to Make Offices Pain-Free
Health - October 28, 2009
Ergonomist's adjustments to desks, chairs reduce eyestrain, poor posture, study finds
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Gene Therapy Offers Hope for Severe Hereditary Eye Disease
Health - October 24, 2009
Youngest patients have best chance at some visual recovery, research suggests
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U.S. Relaxes Opposition to Medical Marijuana
Health - October 19, 2009
Prosecutors will no longer go after users or suppliers in states that permit use of the drug
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New FDA Study Seeks Feedback on Lasik Surgery
Health - October 16, 2009
Warnings issued to 17 centers for lax reporting of procedure-related adverse events
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Impaired Vision May Shorten Life Span
Health - October 13, 2009
Non-correctable problems linked to injury, illness and death, study shows
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More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy
Health - October 1, 2009
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds
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Doctor Visits Are Getting Short Shrift in Tight Economy
Health - September 30, 2009
More than a third of Americans have cut back on medical care, survey finds
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More Retinal Detachment Seen With Higher Income Status
Health - September 29, 2009
Findings shed no light on reason for link, Scottish researchers say
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New Treatments Hold Hope for Failing Eyes
Health - September 27, 2009
As the U.S. ages, macular degeneration rates are expected to swell
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Glaucoma Tied to Gene Variants in Blacks
Health - September 22, 2009
Findings could lead to new treatments or even a cure, researchers say
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For the Color Blind, a Ray of Hope
Health - September 16, 2009
Researchers use gene therapy to restore color perception in monkeys
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Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation
Health - September 15, 2009
Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds
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Steroid Restores Vision When Veins in Eye Become Blocked
Health - September 15, 2009
People with retinal vein occlusion may regain some sight, researchers say
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Advice for Seniors with Vision Loss
By
Philip Moeller
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The Best Life - September 8, 2009
Treating macular degeneration -- America’s number one cause of age-related blindness.
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye
Health - September 8, 2009
Suggestions to minimize your child's risk
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Is Eye Exam on Your Back-to-School List?
Health - August 31, 2009
Kids should have first vision screening at 6 months of age, optometrists say
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Gene Therapy Offers Hope Against Inherited Blindness
Health - August 12, 2009
Injection under retina may allow increased light sensitivity, research suggests
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Autism May Hinder Ability to Read Body Language
Health - August 5, 2009
Trouble seems to lie in visual processing, researchers say
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Special Eye Drops May Reverse Glaucoma Damage
Health - August 4, 2009
More testing still needed, but nerve growth factor proved effective in study
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Lots of Schoolkids Squint to See Chalkboard
Health - August 3, 2009
Experts urge parents to get their kids' eyes checked regularly
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Gene Found for Age-Related Cataract
Health - July 31, 2009
Could help advance understanding of this vision-robbing disease
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Beta-Blockers Tied to Higher Cataract Risk
Health - July 23, 2009
But the finding shouldn't affect use of the popular blood pressure drugs, experts say
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New Option for Correcting Nearsightedness
Health - July 16, 2009
Collagen-like lens promising for those unable to get LASIK, researchers say
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