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Can staring at the sun cause blindness?
Ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8, eye doctors are warning people not to look directly at the sun. Staring directly into the sun can lead to blindness and permanent eye damage.
Dr. Matthew Gorski, an ophthalmologist at Northwell Health in Long Island, New York, shares tips for safely viewing a solar eclipse. Click here to get the story.
“Viewing the eclipse without proper protection is very likely to result in a permanent blind spot,” said one expert. Make sure you are properly prepared for April 8th. (St. Petersburg)
Bird flu pandemic could be a future concern, experts say
As avian influenza continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, authorities are warning of the possibility of a future human pandemic.
Find out more about the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) warning and other experts’ insights. Click here to get the story.
As avian influenza continues to spread among wild birds in the European Union, authorities are warning of the possibility of a future human pandemic. (St. Petersburg)
Cancer in the spotlight
The White House has declared April 2024 as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month.
Cancer experts weighed in on the importance of this announcement and what needs to be done to improve testing rates. Click here to get the story.
“It’s important that all Americans know that cancer screenings save lives. Early detection makes all the difference in beating the disease,” the president said in a statement. (St. Petersburg)
Husband turns tragic loss into progress
When technology entrepreneur Roy De Souza lost his wife to colon cancer, he decided to fight the disease and help other families avoid the same tragedy.
De Sousa shows how AI can be used to create personalized treatments. Click here to get the story.
Roy de Souza is pictured with his wife Aisha de Sequeira, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017. (Roy de Souza)
‘Coolest’ new breast cancer treatment
Ice may be an alternative treatment for breast cancer patients who are not candidates for surgery, a new study suggests.
Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York discuss the benefits and limitations of cryoablation therapy. Click here to get the story.
Ice could be the next frontier in breast cancer treatment, according to new research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. (St. Petersburg)
CDC warns of ‘rare but serious’ spread of infection
Invasive bacterial infections are on the rise in the United States, according to a CDC alert. Doctors are weighing in on the potential risks of meningococcal disease and how to prevent it. Click here to get the story.
Meningococcal disease most commonly causes symptoms of meningitis, such as fever, stiff neck, headache, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, or changes in mental status. (St. Petersburg)
New drug may ease menopausal symptoms
Researchers at the University of Central Florida say the experimental drug P7C3 may reduce bone loss and weight gain in postmenopausal women.
Experts shared their reactions to the findings. Click here to get the story.
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“Why do I keep coughing at night?”
In our weekly “Ask a Doc” series, Dr. Daniel Landau, a board-certified physician in South Carolina and contributor to the Mesothelioma Center, explains the reasons for and treatments for nighttime coughs. Click here to get the story.
According to experts, nighttime coughs can be caused by various factors. As one person told FOX News Digital, “Sometimes the problem is as simple as gravity.” (St. Petersburg)
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