Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA How well do you understand your genetics? Most of us are familiar with the idea that different traits and characteristics get passed down generation to generation. Things like hair color, eye color, even the likelihood of developing certain diseases all can come from genes you inherit… Continue reading How the PNPLA3 Gene Impacts Liver Health
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Setting Realistic Expectations: Managing MASH Without Immediate Results
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Managing a chronic condition means dealing with the unknown. There is uncertainty around how the condition will progress, how it will affect you, and what the future holds. For people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), the fact is often this disease does not show symptoms for… Continue reading Setting Realistic Expectations: Managing MASH Without Immediate Results
Integrating MASH Treatment into Daily Life: Tips for Success
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is often described as a “silent” liver disease. This is because many people do not see noticeable symptoms until the disease has progressed. But just because the effects might not be immediately visible does not mean you cannot take steps to improve… Continue reading Integrating MASH Treatment into Daily Life: Tips for Success
How to Be Your Own Advocate in Managing MASH
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have been diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, better known as MASH, you might be feeling overwhelmed, confused, or even a little frustrated. That is completely normal! This condition affects your liver, often without causing clear symptoms right away. And because it is connected to… Continue reading How to Be Your Own Advocate in Managing MASH
What Can Blurry Vision Be a Warning Sign Of?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Most people have woken up with or had to deal with blurry vision before. It can feel like you are looking through a foggy window, things are hazy, out of focus, or not as sharp as they should be. Blurry vision can result from many different… Continue reading What Can Blurry Vision Be a Warning Sign Of?
Understanding the Structure of the Eye – An Overview For DME Patients
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA What do you know about the eye? Its internal structures, how we translate light to vision, the way that it works. The human eye is a powerful and complex organ. It constantly adjusts to light, focuses on objects both near and far, and sends information to… Continue reading Understanding the Structure of the Eye – An Overview For DME Patients
What Foods Are Good for Your Vision?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA When people think about improving their health through their diet, they usually focus on weight loss, lowering blood pressure, or managing cholesterol. But what you eat also has a big impact on your vision! If you have diabetes, or a complication like diabetic macular edema (DME),… Continue reading What Foods Are Good for Your Vision?
What is Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA If you have diabetes, you probably know about the risks it can pose to your vision. One of the most common, and often silent, eye conditions that can develop is called non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). This is an early stage of diabetic eye disease and a… Continue reading What is Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Building Recovery Into Your Outdoor Exercise Plan
As the weather warms up, more people are heading outside to get moving. It feels great to enjoy fresh air and sunshine while staying active. But if you are starting an outdoor exercise routine, make sure you do not overlook one crucial part! Recovery. Recovery after a workout is such an important part of any… Continue reading Building Recovery Into Your Outdoor Exercise Plan
Measles Outbreak Continues to Spread Across the U.S.
Measles is making a dangerous comeback in the United States. As of this week, at least 27 states have reported measles cases in 2025. New reports from Louisiana, Virginia, and Missouri added to the growing list, and health officials say most of these cases are tied to international travel and lack of vaccination. The Centers… Continue reading Measles Outbreak Continues to Spread Across the U.S.