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How the 20-20-20 Rule Can Help Ease Digital Eye Strain

Digital eye strain caused by too much screen time is a real thing, experts say. Here’s how to ease dry eyes, redness, and fatigue. FAST FACTS A recent study revealed that individuals who practiced a routine of diverting their gaze from their computer screen every 20 minutes, focusing on a target 20 feet away for […]

Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) Symptoms and Treatment

Dry eyes are a common discomfort that most individuals encounter periodically, often arising due to factors such as allergies, seasonal illnesses, or prolonged use of outdated contact lenses. Nevertheless, the impact is significantly more pronounced for individuals grappling with dry eye syndrome, where these symptoms transcend occasional occurrences and become a persistent aspect of their […]

What Are Brain Zaps During Antidepressant Withdrawal?

The electric shocks that feel like they are coming from inside the brain are a symptom of skipping or stopping antidepressants. If you have recently missed or discontinued taking antidepressants, you may be familiar with the phenomenon known as “brain zaps.” These are sensory disturbances characterized by electric shock-like sensations within the brain. Brain zaps […]

How to Make Sure Social Distancing and Self-Isolation Don’t Hurt Your Mental Health

6 ways to fight feeling depressed and lonely as the coronavirus pandemic goes on. The unimaginable scenario that seemed distant just a week ago is now unfolding in the United States. Cities are enforcing lockdowns, bars and restaurants are closing indoor dining, movie theaters are shut down, airlines are experiencing significant declines in travel, and […]

How Is Haemoglobin Related To The Genetic Disorder Porphyria?

Porphyria results from defects in enzymes involved in the synthesis of heme. The deficiency or malfunction of enzymes leads to the accumulation of porphyrins, which can cause a range of symptoms. Written by saumya pandey |Published : August 26, 2023 2:01 PM IST Haemoglobin is protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen, it […]

Unhealthy traits are associated with early heart attacks, strokes: Study

ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Sophia Antipolis Aug 26, 2023 02:34 PM IST Share Via Copy Link The study states that high blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, and waist circumference are associated with early heart attacks and strokes. According to research presented at the ESC Congress 2023, middle-aged persons with three or more harmful […]

What to know about the rare flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, in coastal waters

The recent death of a Town of Brookhaven man due to a rare flesh-eating bacterial infection has cast a spotlight on Vibrio vulnificus. This bacteria is commonly found in some coastal waters as well as in uncooked and raw shellfish. In rare cases, it can cause serious illness and death among people with certain health […]

Behind the make-up of ‘Bottoms’: ‘If we could have used more blood, we would have’

Part teen sex comedy, part Fight Club smackdown, Bottoms‘ wild duality comes through loud and clear in every aspect of its filmmaking — including its makeup looks. Characters are just as likely to be dusted with glitter as they are to be drenched in blood. Sometimes, they’re both at once! So for Bottoms makeup department […]

Blood donation rules change, allowing gay and bisexual men to donate

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently removed rules that specifically limited when gay and bisexual men could give blood, which officials hope could increase the number of donors at a time when blood banks are desperate for donations. Starting Aug. 21, the same questionnaire will be given to anyone who wants to donate blood, […]