In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss in people who are 60 ...

A mountain shelter is scheduled to open this fall in the Făgăraș Mountains' Curmătura Bratilei area following a EUR 60,000 ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Papzimeos (zopapogene imadenovec-drba) for the treatment of adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP). Papzimeos is a nonreplicating, ...

Effectively managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension can greatly improve quality of life, reduce complications and extend longevity for older adults. However, when treatment becomes ...

Amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," is a common eye condition in kids that develops when a child has an eye that does not see well. This is caused by a poor connection between the eye to the brain, ...

Jocelyn Benson made some of her closest friendships at sleep-away camp while hiking, climbing the ropes course and cheering for teammates during color war. She lived in a bunk with other campers, ...

Constipation is a common issue for older adults. It involves infrequent bowel movements, difficulty passing stools, and a sensation of incomplete emptying. The primary causes of constipation in older ...

An adult takes on a food challenge with random selections labeled as either “trick” or “treat.” The items range from pleasant flavors to unusual combinations. Each reaction is genuine, and the ...

On Fridays, Stephanie Johnson has a busy schedule, driving her navy-blue Jeep from one patient’s home to the next, seeing eight in all. Pregnant with her second child, she schleps a backpack instead ...

According to a 2024 survey, of the roughly 431,000 licensed nurse practitioners, 15% are, like Johnson, certified to treat older adults. Johnson and her husband, Dustin, operate an NP-led private ...