Many people develop cataracts as they get older. As our eyes age, the lens may become cloudy, interfering with our sight. Replacing our natural lens in our eyes with an artificial one can restore our sight.
Augmented reality is helping surgeons do more precise knee replacements by letting them keep their eyes on the patient -- but still see the data they need. Information and images from a computer are projected to smart glasses and allow the doctor to see both the projection and the surgery site.
If you’re pregnant you should be careful about the food you eat because changes in your body could make you more prone to food-borne illnesses, like listeria. Some foods to watch out for include deli meats, soft cheeses, and hot dogs.
Wearing a bike helmet the right way can keep children from a head injury if they take a tumble. But if the helmet is cracked or worn incorrectly, it won’t protect them. A few safety checks can make all the difference.
As we age our risk of developing dementia, or cognitive impairments, increases but there are ways to reduce your risk. Lifestyle changes like more exercise, getting enough sleep, and cutting back on some things like alcohol can help.
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D., Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, explains how ADD and ADHD diagnoses are done for children. Dr. Torres says that when she talks about ADD or ADHD inattentive type, she’s talking about those children who are really struggling in school because that […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Amy Kimberlain, Registered Dietitian with Baptist Health South Florida, gives advice to parents on how to help their children form healthy eating habits. Amy recommends that you have at least one family meal per week, even if it is not with the full family. “Even if one child […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Yadira Torres, Psy.D., Psychologist & Clinical Associate with Child Psychology Associates, discusses different types of developmental disabilities to watch out for in your children. The most common ones seem to be attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder. “With ADHD what we see is kids who […]
In an interview with the Health Channel, Dr. Mario Zambrano, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician with Homestead Hospital, talks about asthma in children. He explains that it can get serious if the child does not follow a specific treatment plan. Asthma can get worse with time, so it is important to use the medications prescribed, like […]
