Program Helps Students Take Control of Asthma
By Megy Karydes Troyanna’s asthma was so severe and uncontrolled that the 17-year-old Dunbar Vocational Career Academy student was making monthly visits to the hospital’s emergency room or being admitted to the intensive care unit. While her health needed immediate medical attention, her asthma caused her to miss school, which affected her grades and prevented […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Presbyopia a normal part of aging, but regular eye exams are recommended
By Michael Mahr, M.D., Tribune Content Agency DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m 43 and have started having trouble with my vision while reading. I know this is common for someone my age. I do have “readers” that I sometimes use, but am hoping to put off regular glasses as long as possible. Am I doing harm […]
