Scientists Find Caffeine May Boost Tear Production

April 20, 2012 — Caffeine can increase tear production and may someday be a treatment for dry eye, a new study shows.

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By Alan Mozes
HealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, March 14 (HealthDay News) — Women who consume fish regularly — and the abundance of omega-3 fatty acids found in that meal choice — have a lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), new research suggests.

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A model who was left blind in one eye after acid was thrown in her face has told of her joy after having her sight restored using stem cell treatment.

Katie Piper suffered third degree burns when a former boyfriend arranged for acid to be thrown in her face.

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Want to empower consumers to improve healthcare and their own health status? Build a Tricorder and convince youngsters to “be like Mike.”

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Genes influence how fast your skin will age, but unhealthy habits accelerate the damage. The term “smoker’s face” has long been used to describe the telltale pattern of deep lines and creases that form around the mouth and eyes of tobacco users, from constant squinting sparked by smoke irritation and lip puckering while inhaling. Some studies show that smoking cuts production of elastin and collagen by up to 40 percent, leading to premature fine lines that may start to appear as early as age 20, offering yet another reason to snuff out the habit if you smoke.

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Terminator-style info-vision takes step towards reality

The streaming of real-time information across your field of vision is a step closer to reality with the development of a prototype contact lens that could potentially provide the wearer with hands-free information updates.

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By Mariel Rittenhouse Goodson, Self.com

Versace 3151 frames Photo: Devon Jarvis

The right specs can be your best beauty asset. See how to pick the best glasses for your face shape.

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Fall River Location pictured provided by Dr. Lori B. Michaud, O.D.

We have ALL done it…driven by that Big Blue Victorian Building right off the rotary and watched it being built…sitting there vacant…waiting for it to become occupied, wondering…

“What is that going to be?”

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