Coronary arteries are the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Coronary artery disease begins when there is damage to the lining of the blood vessel. This damage can come as a result of multiple ... Read More »

Macular edema is swelling in the macula (the center of the retina) with an alteration in the normal structure with fluid areas, exudates or even hemorrhages. The very center of the macula is called ... Read More »

The primary danger of high cholesterol is that it can contribute to hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) which affects circulating blood flow and can lead to heart attack and stroke. The ... Read More »

Please join all of us in celebrating a day dedicated to sharing hope and courage with those suffering from depression, addiction, and self injury. From their Facebook page: "You were created to ... Read More »

That is a very broad question since there are hundreds of studies published in the field of diabetes research every year. However, as an example, let’s take a look at recent ADA (American Diabetes ... Read More »

A prior article discussed two eye problems to consider: conjunctivitis and dry eyes. This article focuses on three others that should be considered: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular ... Read More »

A simple test that can be used to identify carotid artery disease is a carotid doppler. This is an ultrasound test that uses no radiation and allows us to look at the carotid artery noninvasively to ... Read More »

A whole foods diet (fresh foods in their natural state versus processed and “fast foods”) is the best diet strategy for anyone, including those individuals with diabetes. For a more structured ... Read More »

A total cholesterol level greater than 200 mg/dl is considered to be elevated. However, whether a high cholesterol level needs to be lowered by treatment depends on an individual’s risk for heart ... Read More »