Macular Degeneration (often called Age-Related Macular Degeneration or ARMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States, and has been the center of many recent large scale studies including the National Eye Institute’s Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS). Macular Degeneration has been...

Your eyes are one of the most important organs in your body, and perform what many believe to be the most important of the 5 senses. As people get older, their bodies become more susceptible to diseases and ailments, and their eyes are no exception. The National Eye Institute...

In the past, eye health really only consisted of eating carrots and seeing your eye doctor for a basic check-up once every year or so. Today, however, eye health is not only a major concern, but is the center of comprehensive research and breakthroughs. In particular, medical research is...

What's Good for Your Eyes Is Also Good for Your Skin DES MOINES, Iowa, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard Medical School research presented in May indicates that consumption of the antioxidant lutein -- found in such dark green, leafy vegetables as spinach and kale -- protects the skin...

What's Best For Your Family? Rated # 1 Plant-Based Insect Repellent In Independent Tests By Good Housekeeping Institute Report The National Parenting Center University of Guelph Kids love outdoor adventures and having a great summer is what it's all about. Camping, hiking, picnicking, canoeing,...

Aedes albopictus, Culex nigripalpus, and Ochlerotatus triseriatus* Donald R. Barnard1 and Rui-De Xue USDA-ARS, Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology SUMMARY Four synthetic mosquito repellents and eight plant-based repellents were tested against three species of mosquitoes. Buzz Away Extreme provided an average mean protection time against all three...

Bugs aren't the only pests in the great outdoors. Poison Oak, Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac can cause itchy skin rashes, just like bugs can. The best way to avoid these rashes is to steer clear of the poisonous plants. Learn to identify them - and then don't touch...

Diagnosis. Prevention. Treatment. From It's Your Health Americans get about 1 billion colds each year. Colds are passed on in two ways; by inhaling the cold virus from someone who has it, or by touching respiratory secretions...

The H5N1 strain of the avian influenza virus, which can be harmful to humans, has spread from Asia to Russia, Romania and Turkey. Here are key facts about the transmission of the virus: - H5 and H7 subtypes of the avian influenza virus can be of either...

In today's new normal we can still find ways to enjoy the outdoors. There are many fun activities that you can do with your family and friends. Be sure to wear sunscreen and deet free bug spray when you head outside. Read on for some fun ideas to keep your...