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(HealthDay News) — Bleach, while a common household chemical, can burn the skin and cause eye damage. When handling bleach right out of the container, the North Dakota State University says you should take these precautions: Wear eye protection, such as safety glasses or goggles. Wear rubber or nitrile gloves.Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can damage your eyes, says Mayo Clinic. Sunglasses can help protect your eyes from UV-related problems, such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Mayo Clinic recommends looking for sunglasses that: Block 99 percent to 100 percent of UVA and UVB rays. ScreenContinue Reading
SUNDAY, June 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As communities across America enjoy fireworks this July Fourth, folks should keep eye safety in mind. The number of eye injuries caused by fireworks nearly doubled from 2016 to 2017, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) is urging Americans to take properContinue Reading
SATURDAY, June 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A new study is sure to strike a chord with anyone who plays in a high school or college marching band. The researchers report that long, afternoon practices and playing on artificial turf put marching musicians at high risk of heat stroke. “PeopleContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many kids with tics can suppress them, and learning how they do it could lead to ways to help prevent major tic disorders such as Tourette syndrome, researchers say. At least 20% of elementary school-age children develop tics, such as excessive blinking, throatContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Looking to boost your fiber and vitamin C in one bite? Forget dietary supplements — emerald green broccoli is the answer. Cup for cup, broccoli has more vitamin C than oranges, and only half the calories. It’s also rich in folate and vitaminContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — It’s great to challenge yourself to keep workouts interesting, but you need to take steps to avoid injury whether you’re new to exercise or a seasoned veteran. This often means adapting exercise to your current fitness level and abilities. For instance, if you’reContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you struggle with infertility, chances are you will be twice as likely to get treatment for the heartbreaking condition if you are white, college-educated or affluent. So claims a new study that analyzed data from more than 2,500 women aged 20 toContinue Reading
FRIDAY, June 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — He sings, he plays games — and Huggable the ‘social robot’ teddy bear could be good medicine for kids in the hospital. In a study of 50 children, aged 3 to 10 years, the plush bear boosted spirits, eased anxiety and even loweredContinue Reading