New strategy for treating common retinal diseases shows promise
Scientists at Scripps Research have uncovered a potential new strategy for treating eye diseases that affect millions of people around the world, often resulting in…
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Dutch government holds off on new lockdown measures, for now
The Netherlands’ current partial lockdown, introduced two weeks ago amid sharply rising coronavirus infections, will likely remain in place until December, the Dutch prime minister…
New York to increase testing of public transit workers
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Tuesday it is embarking on a first-in-the-nation testing program to test thousands of workers weekly to guard against a second…
More than half of American adults with advanced MS report mistreatment by caregivers
Four in 10 people with advanced multiple sclerosis, or MS, are emotionally abused by someone responsible for caring for them, reports a study led by…
High vitamin A, E, and D intake linked to fewer respiratory complaints in adults
High vitamin A, E, and D intake may be linked to fewer respiratory complaints in adults, suggests an analysis of nationally representative long term survey…
Impacts of family structure on puberty onset in girls
Girls who do not live with both parents from birth to age two may be at higher risk of starting puberty at a younger age…
Smokers, especially those who begin young, are three times more likely to die prematurely
Current smokers faced nearly three times the risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease compared with people who never smoked, with the risk being higher…