Shedding Light on the Retina and Stargardt Disease
Eyes need light in order for human to see. What happens at the cellular level once light enters the retina? Conversely, when things aren’t working in the retina, what’s going at the cellular level that is causing the malfunction? Two studies at the National Eye Institute at the National Institutes of Health looked at these […]
Cutting the Fat & Turning Back the Clock
During the coronavirus lockdown, many people used this time to exercise more. As a result, their clothes aren’t as tight and they felt better. The bad thing about the lockdown is that it led to a lot of shortages, like toilet paper. Too bad we can’t turn back the clock to February 2020 and stock […]
Alzheimer’s and Glaucoma—Are They Related?
No one wants to be sick. No one wants to get a disease, especially diseases like Alzheimer’s and glaucoma. Glaucoma robs a person of his or her sight. Alzheimer’s robs a person of his or her mind. Interestingly enough, people who have Alzheimer’s are more likely to have glaucoma. They are both diseases that affect […]