Changes in eyesight are one of the most common signs of aging. Sit in a dimly lit restaurant with someone over 60, and you will likely hear them say, “Hold on — let me pull out my cell phone. I need more light to read the menu!” But what if that gradual decline in vision could be reversed?
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Scientists Gave Cocaine to Salmon and You Will Absolutely Believe What Happened Next
Cocaine pollution can affect the behavior of fish—altering, for example, the way Atlantic salmon move through their environment, prompting them to swim farther and disperse over a wider area.
So finds a recent study by a research team coordinated by Griffith University, the Swedish University…
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An experimental new drug for stiff person syndrome restores mobility
CAR T cell therapy wipes out rogue antibodies’ source and improves walking speed in people with the same autoimmune disorder that affects Celine Dion.
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Air defense wants to intercept 95% of Russian weapons but is running out of radars to spot them
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Ukraine’s air defense has a serious radar shortage. This is especially a problem for so-called “smaller-scale” air defense, which includes mobile fire teams, anti-air gun…
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Ukraine miner Ferrexpo warns it could run out of cash by August
London-listed company’s shares plunge as it considers capital raise of at least $100mn
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US spent up to 61% of its Patriot arsenal in 39 days — Ukraine looks at building its own ballistic defense
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The US may have expended up to 61% of its Patriot missile arsenal during 39 days of the war in Iran, with future deliveries expected to take “years” according to a new…
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Suicide deaths in U.S. teens and young adults fell after 988 launch
The 988 Lifeline appears to be making a difference for teens and young adults in crisis.
Since 988 replaced the ten digit lifeline in the United States, the suicide mortality of those aged 15 to 34 was 11 percent lower than predicted, suggesting an association between 988 and the…
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How climate change may increase antibiotic resistance
Climate change could increase hard-to-treat bacterial infections, two studies suggest.
Heat boosted antibiotic resistance among bacteria found in artificially warmed grassland soils, researchers report April 22 in Nature. And as drought strips the soil of moisture, antibiotics in…
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Hidden virus in your gut may be linked to colon cancer
Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers in Western countries and remains a major cause of cancer-related deaths. While factors like age, diet, and lifestyle are known to influence risk, the exact triggers behind the disease are still not fully understood.
In recent years, scientists…
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A simple blood test could reveal Alzheimer’s risk years early
Neutrophils, a type of white blood cell circulating in the bloodstream, act as some of the body’s first responders to infection and inflammation. When the immune system is activated, their numbers can rise quickly, altering the balance between neutrophils and other immune cells.
Doctors can…