WHO congratulates Fiji on eliminating trachoma as a public health threat
In a landmark public health achievement, Fiji has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating…
Scientists study how nanoplastics transfer across generations
You can’t see nanoplastics with the naked eye, but they’re everywhere – including your body. Tinier than the…
Dental care habits predict broader preventive health behaviors in college students
For undergraduates, a trip to the dentist can reflect more than oral health. Those who kept up with…
New research aims to use eyedrops to lower lifetime risk of nearsightedness complications
For the first time, researchers are leading a national study to see if the onset of nearsightedness can…
SLIT2 protein levels in the eye and blood linked to cognitive function
Neurocognitive impairments are classified by pathological changes with potential for destruction of neural tissue. One change known to…