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Kids + Screen Time = Dry Eyes

By Carol Pearson | VOA on Aug 9, 2018   Health  

Kids + Screen Time = Dry Eyes

WASHINGTON — Kids are addicted to cell phones, tablets … anything with an electronic screen. The problem is, it’s bad for their eyes. With the popularity of video games and online activities, dry eye is becoming increasingly prevalent in children and teens glued to their screens. The condition can cause permanent eye damage. But, now there’s […]

Opioid Overdose Deaths One Reason for Decline in US Life Expectancy

By Carol Pearson | VOA on Jan 18, 2017   Featured, Health, National  

Opioid Overdose Deaths One Reason for Decline in US Life Expectancy

ATLANTA AND WASHINGTON — For decades, U.S. life expectancy has been rising. In 1950, most Americans could expect to celebrate their 68th birthday. In 2014, most Americans could expect to celebrate their 78th, and live at least another 10 months beyond that. But in 2015 life expectancy dipped by a month, according to data from the […]

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