More than half of U.S. adults 80 and older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove them [1]. With cataracts, the ...

Myths around Black History Month continue, Whitehead said, including the idea that the U.S. government purposely chose the shortest month of the year. In reality, Woodson chose February because ...

So, does applying ghee on your hair promote hair growth? The answer lies somewhere in between myth and fact. While ghee does not directly stimulate hair growth, it can certainly contribute to the ...

Medicare does not usually cover vision care but it may cover some cataract surgeries if they are medically necessary and the doctor performing the surgery accepts Medicare for payment. Researchers ...

China: Recent findings published in International Ophthalmology highlight key factors associated with the onset of glaucoma-related adverse events (GRAE) in children following pediatric cataract ...

However, many myths persist about this disease ... Strokes only happen to the elderly : Fact: Strokes are more likely to occur in old age, but they can occur at all ages. The incidence of stroke ...

Known for its antioxidant properties and its contribution to various bodily functions, vitamin C has long been surrounded by myths and misconceptions ... intake of vitamin C may reduce the risk of ...

Swearing off lectin-containing plant foods because of this myth won’t help your gut, Dr. Sonnenburg said. In fact, it might hurt it. Avoiding plant foods may rob your beneficial gut microbes of ...

Uncork’d Entertainment has released a trailer for Womb, a horror-thriller from director Bridget Smith (The Retaliators) which is based on a true story and delves into every worst nightmare: the ...

Tom Norton is Newsweek's Fact Check reporter, based in London. His focus is reporting on misinformation and misleading information in U.S. public life. He has in-depth knowledge of open source ...

In spite of many medical advancements, there still remain myths and misinformation around this ancient disease, casting a deep shadow over the affected souls with stigma and fear. In order to generate ...