Why Do Eyelids Sag With Age? Study Answers Mystery (Medical News Today)

Many theories have sought to explain what causes the baggy lower eyelids that come with aging, but UCLA researchers have now found that fat expansion in the eye socket is the primary culprit. As a result, researchers say, fat excision should be a component of treatment for patients seeking to address this common complaint.

Fat causes lower baggy eyelids (UPI)

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 (UPI) -- Baggy eyelids are caused by fat expansion in the eye socket, but plastic surgeons have been tightening eye muscles to treat the condition, U.S. researchers say.

Police: Heart transplant teen plotted murder (CNN.com)

At 14, Andrew Busskohl got a second chance at life when he underwent a heart transplant. But four years later, neighbors have more fear than compassion for him. Police say he was part of a murder plot that involved cutting out the victim's heart or slicing off his eyelids.

Why Do Eyelids Sag with Age? Study Answers Mystery (Newswise)

Many theories have sought to explain what causes the baggy lower eyelids that come with aging, but UCLA researchers have now found that fat expansion in the eye socket is the primary culprit.

Police say heart transplant teen plotted murder (CNN.com)

At 14, Andrew Busskohl got a second chance at life when he underwent a heart transplant. But four years later, neighbors have more fear than compassion for him.

External pumping aids blood flow in heart disease (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am under treatment for angina. I don?t have many attacks of chest pain, but when I do, I usually can get rid of them with nitroglycerin. My neighbor, exactly my age, has the same thing: coronary artery disease with angina attacks. His doctor is treating him with some kind of leg pumps. He says he has had no angina since he started the treatment. Do you know what this is? ...

A Dose of Lead or Mercury With Your Medicine (US News & World Report)

Not enough of a fuss is being made over heavy metals in ayurvedic therapies.

Singer Sandi Thom Ages 30 Years To Warn Young People About Sunbeds (Medical News Today)

Singer/songwriter Sandi Thom, aged 27, has teamed up with Cancer Research UK to warn youngsters about the dangers of using sunbeds. The charity has today published shocking images of how Sandi could look in thirty years time through overexposure to UV rays, which in some sunbeds can be 10-15 times higher than those of the midday sun.

E. coli possible in death (Tulsa World)

You might notice a difference with our reader comments. Those who have registered for a tulsaworld.com account can now fill out their new personal web site in the Tulsa World social network. Upload a profile photo that will run next to your screen name in comments.

External pump for heart disease (Contra Costa Times)

Q: I am under treatment for angina. When I have an attack of chest pain, I usually can get rid of it with nitroglycerin. My neighbor, exactly my age, has the same thing: coronary artery disease with angina attacks.

Accumulated Fat Causes Saggy Lower Eyelids

Many theories have sought to explain what causes the baggy lower eyelids that come with aging, but UCLA researchers have now found that fat expansion in the eye socket is the primary culprit.

Fat Causes Lower Baggy Eyelids

Baggy eyelids are caused by fat expansion in the eye socket, but plastic surgeons have been tightening eye muscles to treat the condition, U.S. researchers say.

Why Do Eyelids Sag With Age? Study Answers Mystery

Many theories have sought to explain what causes the baggy lower eyelids that come with aging, but UCLA researchers have now found that fat expansion in the eye socket is the primary culprit.

Strange Arts: PM's Suitor Bats Eyelids At Creative NZ

Thursday, 28 August 2008, 10:48 am Press Release: Lawrence and Gibson Love, they say, does not make the world go round.

Why Do Eyelids Sag With Age?

As a result, researchers say, fat excision should be a component of treatment for patients seeking to address this common complaint.

Why Do We Get Baggy Eyes?

As we age, our eyes inevitably take on a baggy look. Now scientists think they know why.

Community Briefs

Published: Monday, August 25, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 8:44 p.m. Eyelid problems topic of seminar Carolina Ophthalmology, as a part of their "Vision for Life" series of ...

2003 Nissan 350Z

This 2003 Nissan 350Z, is one of the many Tuner Cars featured here at Super Street.Check out some pictures, comments, and ratings of this 350Z below, as well as other info about this ride.

Graves' disease is an overactive thyroid gland

Dear Dr. Donohue: My son, 50, has been diagnosed with Graves' disease. Will you define the condition and its treatment? I am very concerned for him.

Sunday Morning Musings On Media

Trapped in a cabin along the Gatineau River in Wakefield, Quebec , re-reading sections of " Mediated - How the Media Shapes Your World and the Way You Live In It ", by Thomas de Zengotita Bros.