A systematic review reveals inconsistent benefits of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation for patients with dry ...

A parasite that causes severe, watery diarrhea is spreading across the United States, and health officials in Michigan are racing to explain an unusual surge in cases.

Prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) is associated with cancer mortality, according to a study published online July 2 in PLOS Medicine. Ziyi Zhou, Ph.D., from the ...

Researchers suggest routinely referring patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension for sleep studies due to a high sleep apnea risk.

In this study, researchers aimed to evaluate patterns of engagement with health-related content on social media among US adults both with and without chronic conditions.

For adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), bofanglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is associated with meaningful reductions in hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels compared to ...

Worldwide cases of blindness and vision impairment among older adults have more than doubled since 1990, driven largely by population growth.

Credit: Getty Images Andrew D. Pucker, OD, PhD, identifies mechanisms of action behind various myopia control spectacles and highlights their potential to provide myopia control solutions that are ...

Researchers are urging caution with red-light myopia treatments after some devices failed a safety standards evaluation. Some low-level red light therapy devices for myopia management may present ...

The specific location of visual field defects dictates how patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension experience daily visual difficulties and vision-related quality of life. Patients with central ...

Image Credit: Getty Images This commentary, from an AOA Federal Relations & Advocacy representative, explores recent legislative initiatives on the optometric scope of practice and the regulation of ...

AI-assisted retinopathy screening in primary care may increase access to eye care for underserved patients. Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) integrated ...