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Women can reverse hazards of smoking, study saysTuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 5:48AMWomen who stop smoking dramatically reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by 20 percent within five years, and have a lung cancer risk similar to that of a nonsmoker after 30 years, a new study shows.

Fewer uninsued going to ERsTuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 4:38AMFEWER UNINSURED PATIENTS

Beyond Fashion: Why You Gotta Wear ShadesTuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 4:08AMCheap sunglasses may cost you less, but are they just as likely to protect against the effects of harmful UV rays as expensive sunglasses? According to Dr. Donald J.

Antioxidants may reduce risk of cataractsMonday, May 19, 2008 @ 11:22PMSINGAPORE: Antioxidants from both food and supplements may reduce risk of cataracts, researchers say.

UV Protection for Eyes Especially Important During Summer Months, Says Katzen Eye GroupMonday, May 19, 2008 @ 4:12PMUltraviolet (UV) exposure is a concern for many Americans, particularly in the spring and summer months, but most people are thinking about their skin, not their eyes. The American Optometric Association (AOA) warns that prolonged exposure to the sun's UV rays and short wavelength light (violet and blue light) without proper protection may cause a variety of eye and vision disorders.