Breakthrough treatment for evaporative dry eye disease
By Jean Keamy
Tear Science has developed a breakthrough treatment for patients who suffer from evaporative dry eye disease. This disease stems from a deficiency...
The payroll tax holiday should end
By Al Norman
I think Congress has it totally wrong on the issue of the Social Security payroll tax. The House and the Senate both...
Report: Sugary drinks out; coffee, eggs in
An extra cup or two of coffee may be OK after all. More eggs, too. But you definitely need to drink less sugary soda. And, as always, don’t forget your vegetables.
New machines fight battle of the bulge
Take heart, all you baby boomers who have let the years pass without a commitment to toning your abs and thighs or challenging your cardiovascular system.
Arteries improve after smokers quit, study finds
Quitting smoking can turn back time.
Flexible spending accounts makes eye surgery affordable
By Steven A. Nielsen
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) helps pay for medical expenses not covered by insurance. With the costs of health insurance on...
Sugary drinks could spur overeating
All sugars are not equal — even though they contain the same amount of calories — because they are metabolized differently in the body.
Combating demographic deafness
By Al Norman
Over a period of seven years, I criticized former Governor Deval Patrick for rarely mentioning the elderly in his annual State of...
Itchy Eyes: It’s important to distinguish the cause
By Dr. Jean E. Keamy
Once April flowers begin to bloom, many patients complain of itchy eyes.
For some the symptoms last until the leaves fall...
Lessons from a broken toe
By Janet Lindsay
Take my advice: Do not break your toe.
You might think, “I have ten toes. What difference does it make if one gets...
