You may be considering surgery to improve your eyesight but wondering which approach may be best for you in the long run. Laser vision corrective options are continually improving, with ever-increasing offerings for a wide variety of people.
A stye, or hordeolum, is an inflamed oil gland caused by bacteria, most commonly staphylococcus, that typically resides on the eyelids. When infected, the gland appears as a red, swollen nodule that is tender to the touch.
You convey hundreds of tiny nonverbal cues through your face, which are essential to interpersonal communication. But your face is also affected by factors like the sun, environment, and stress, which can expedite aging. This exposure means your face is usually one of the first places to show signs of aging.
Ear infections are common in children, and many parents are convinced they need antibiotics. But sometimes antibiotics aren’t the answer. Learn more about ear infections from Rachel Johnson, MD.
Febrile seizures can be scary to witness, but they're usually short-lived and harmless. However, some children can develop epilepsy, a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures.
While nosebleeds usually aren't concerning, they can sometimes indicate more serious health problems. If your doctor suspects an issue, they may refer you to an ear, nose and throat specialist or ENT doctor.
If you’re not getting the results you’re looking for from anti-aging products or injectables; you may want to consider treatments that provide more dramatic results.
Recent studies are looking at the potential links between specific hair care product use to overall health and cancer risks for Black women: much more than just the possibility of visible and damaging side effects.
A new treatment for dry eye disease is providing relief for people with certain forms of the condition. Called intense pulse light therapy or IPL, the treatment can be performed in your doctor’s office and has been very effective.
Cold sores are painful blisters in or around the mouth. These sores are a marker of the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which comes in two forms, HSV-1 and HSV-2. Anyone with either type of HSV is at risk of developing cold sores, but type one is most often responsible.
