Around one in three children and teens around the world is short (near)-sighted, with the global prevalence of myopia set to top 740 million cases by 2050 in this age group, finds a pooled data analysis of the available evidence, ...
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Older people are more likely to be influenced by the impulsive financial preferences of others than their younger counterparts, according to a new study.
Sep 23, 2024
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Aging is an inevitable phenomenon and is accompanied by several comorbidities. To this end, research into the effects of aging has become paramount, and scientists are looking for ways to slow down aging and its detrimental ...
Sep 25, 2024
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Investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed the largest collection of sarcoma patient-derived organoids to date that can help improve the understanding of the disease and better identify ...
Sep 20, 2024
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Drugs that "switch on" vitamin A in the body may also help stave off conditions such as motor neuron disease (MND).
Sep 20, 2024
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In a football game, an athlete takes a bad hit to the head. He doesn't feel dazed or confused: he seems to have escaped a concussion. However, despite the lack of concussive symptoms, the impact has disrupted the chemical ...
Sep 20, 2024
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One of the most common feelings associated with persisting pain is fatigue and this fatigue can become overwhelming. People with chronic pain can report being drained of energy and motivation to engage with others or the ...
Sep 21, 2024
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Nearly three-quarters of Dutch elite athletes and 40% of their coaches report sport-related distress. This is one of the findings from a study conducted by Amsterdam UMC together with NOC*NSF, the organization which represents ...
Sep 23, 2024
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Faced with a surge in the number of California cows infected with H5N1 bird flu, state officials have quarantined 34 dairies and are urging other farms to take protective biosecurity measures.
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"Distracts others, has trouble paying attention and finds it difficult to follow instructions"—these are just some common observations parents, teachers and workplaces often make about people who are neurodivergent.
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