Weight loss medications Mounjaro and Zepbound, which contain the active ingredient tirzepatide, may lower the risk of diabetic retinopathy.

A common type of bacteria that causes sinus infections and pneumonia may stay in the eye for many years, potentially increasing a person's risk for developing Alzheimer's, a new study finds.

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2024, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

Medically reviewed by Christine L. Larsen, MD Viral and bacterial pink eye infections are highly contagious and spread rapidly.Treatment for pink eye may include home remedies and eye drops.Washing ...

Blurry vision can be an early warning sign of diabetes. It's also a sign of advanced diabetic eye disease. If blood sugar goes uncontrolled, diabetes causes progressive damage to structures in the ...

Macular telangiectasia (MacTel) type 2 is a disease that affects your macula, which is in your eye. It's an area in the center of your retina – the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye.

Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) encompasses a large number of distinct and related etiologies; however, these can broadly be divided into two groups: aqueous tear deficiency DES (also known as aqueous tear ...

Researchers found that instant coffee can increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration, and speculate that it has to do with the production process Getty Researchers found that instant coffee ...