Health
Dry January: Giving up alcohol can mean better sleep, weight loss and more energy
As the holidays end, millions of Americans give up alcohol during a month-long sobriety challenge called "Dry January."
Jan 4, 2023
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Want a short-term new year's resolution you may be able to keep? Try Dry January
For many people, New Year's resolutions fall flat on their face by the first of February. But what if your "New Year, New You" is only supposed to last a month?
Jan 3, 2023
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Genetics
Dry eye disease alters how the eye's cornea heals itself after injury
People with a condition known as dry eye disease are more likely than those with healthy eyes to suffer injuries to their corneas. Studying mice, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found ...
Jan 2, 2023
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Medical research
Investigating the neural mechanisms behind itchy eyes in rodents
Anyone suffering dry skin, eczema, or insect bites will know the unpleasant effects of itchy skin. While the physiological mechanisms behind itching sensations on the skin are well understood, corresponding signals for the ...
Dec 27, 2022
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Health
Winter is tough on your skin—fight back
The key to keeping skin soft in winter: Moisturize.
Dec 26, 2022
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Health
Staying hydrated in the cold
As temperatures dip, the most obvious signs of dehydration often disappear. An expert with Baylor College of Medicine helps understand the importance of staying hydrated in cold weather and how to identify when it's time ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Keeping your skin moisturized in cold, dry weather
Dry skin is a common companion during end-of-year festivities, but why is our skin more prone to losing hydration during this time? A dermatologist with Baylor College of Medicine breaks down the causes of dry skin in cold ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Pediatrics
Your child is sick. Do you call your doctor or head to the ER?
It's a common dilemma when your child seems sick: Do you call the doctor, make a trip to urgent care or head straight to the emergency room?
Nov 23, 2022
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Neuroscience
Headaches tied to higher risk for dry eye disease
Headaches may increase the risk for dry eye disease (DED), according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online Oct. 19 in the Annals of Medicine.
Nov 17, 2022
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Ophthalmology
Almost 20 million older Americans live with sight-robbing macular degeneration
In a finding that suggests more Americans than ever are struggling with their sight as they get older, researchers report that nearly 20 million adults have age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Nov 4, 2022
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