A Serious Blog
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Aspirin linked to greater risk of macular degeneration
October 22, 2020Aspirin has long been touted as a wonder drug because, in addition to decreasing pain and fever, it has been shown to decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes in people who are at risk.Read more… -
How light affects productivity and wellbeing
August 14, 2020Whether you’re reading, working or enjoying a cherished hobby, the light you use has a profound impact on your well-being and the way you see both detail and colour.Read more… -
The UK’s first drive-in book festival
July 31, 2020For book lovers who usually frequent one of the UK’s many literary festivals, this year has been a washout.Read more… -
Outdoor blue light exposure linked to bowel cancer risk
July 31, 2020Exposure to outdoor blue light from commercial billboards and street lighting may increase the risk of developing bowel cancer, a team of scientists from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has found.Read more… -
Cataract surgery linked to diabetic retinopathy risk
July 31, 2020Cataract extraction could potentially increase the change of developing diabetic retinopathy, a team of researched at the Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre has found.Read more… -
Breakthrough glaucoma implant approved
July 31, 2020A revolutionary new eye implant that could aid Glaucoma treatment has been approved for use in the United States.Read more… -
Could artificial intelligence predict AMD development?
June 24, 2020Two pioneering deep-learning programs make use of artificial intelligence to predict which eyes are most likely to develop severe forms of AMD, their creators have claimed.Read more… -
LED lighting grows bigger, better strawberries
June 23, 2020University trials that set out to prove the benefits of LED lighting in strawberry cultivation have proven successful.Read more… -
Exercise reduces cataract risk
June 22, 2020A meta-analysis of half a dozen studies on the association between exercise and the risk of developing age-related cataracts has found that increased physical activity is linked to a 10% decrease in risk of developing the eye condition later in life.Read more… -
Is sunlight the key to reducing Coronavirus risk?
June 19, 2020Public health agencies across the UK are urgently conducting reviews into the potential for vitamin D to reduce the risk of coronavirus.Read more…