The eye is made up of several different parts. One of these parts is the retina, which is home to special nerve cells that respond to light. The macula is part of that network and is located in the ...

If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother is 74 and has edema in his legs and feet. He doesn’t exercise; he basically just sleeps and plays games on his computer. His bedroom is upstairs, and he struggles going up ...

Facial swelling can stem from allergies, infections, sinus issues or underlying disease.

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Nicholas G. Anderson, MD, and Philip Niles, MD, MBA, provide an overview of diabetic macular edema (DME) and the impact of vision impairment on a patient’s quality of life. Jim Kenney, RPh, MBA: Dr.

Jim Kenney, RPh, MBA, opens a discussion surrounding wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME). Jim Kenney, RPh, MBA: Hello, and welcome to this AJMC Peer Exchange ...

When you have diabetes, it’s important to watch out for other serious health problems that can come along with it. Eye disease is a common condition that happens with diabetes. Blood sugar spikes can ...

The vagina is one of the most sensitive organs in women’s bodies, which means there are many different vaginal health matters that may be cause for concern. From vaginal odor, to vaginal dryness, to ...

Three people died within days of each other from suspected pulmonary edema. Just days before an American couple was found dead in their hotel room at the Grand Bahia Principe La Romana resort in the ...