Here's what macular degeneration is, what causes it and how you can expect it to be treated if it affects you or a loved one. Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. In life, few things are certain. But one is: It becomes harder to see well as you age. “There are three things ...

Whether it's rapidly growing spot or a red, angry-looking bump that won’t go away, noticing any new or unusual changes on your skin usually raises a few red flags. Is it a pimple, a mole or at ...

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could ...

Examine the surface of the chocolate: Is there mottling? Specks? Streaks? Does the decoration on the chocolate look battered or faded? Are the chocolates uneven? In particular, if the outer shell ...

Mar. 10, 2025 — Researchers have conducted a study that scours 'the vast and often contradictory literature on the carcinogenicity of red and white wine' to assess whether this assumption holds ...

Talking to your eye doctor as soon as you notice symptoms can help prevent complications such as a retinal tear. In stage I, the vitreous is partially separated from the macula (the part of the ...

Skin allergy symptoms like redness, itching, and swelling often go away on their own in a week or two, with or without treatment. You can do some things to make it more comfortable in the meantime.

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes patches of darker skin to form, often on the face. It tends to occur in areas with more sun exposure. Melasma is not harmful, but it may affect how a ...

Itchy skin at night, or nocturnal pruritus, can occur for a range of reasons, including hormonal changes and dehydration. It is common in people with chronic itchy skin. Home remedies, as well as ...