cataracts

Incidence of Melanoma Has Doubled Since the 1970’s

2020-07-07T20:03:12+00:00

According to the CDC and a recent oncology report, the incidence of an aggressive skin cancer known as melanoma has doubled since 1970's in the US for children and adults.  And melanoma is on track to remain high, unless Americans take precautions to protect themselves from exposure to UV radiation. Dr. Lisa Richardson, the Director [...]

Incidence of Melanoma Has Doubled Since the 1970’s2020-07-07T20:03:12+00:00

Statin use Linked to Early Cataracts

2020-07-07T19:51:43+00:00

According to a study published in the December issue of the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, the use of statins on a daily basis may increase the risk for cataracts. Statins are a class of widely prescribed cholesterol lowering medications. According to Health Day, researchers arrived at that conclusion after examining “the British Columbia Ministry of [...]

Statin use Linked to Early Cataracts2020-07-07T19:51:43+00:00

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