Nearly 40% of Young People Could Be Shortsighted by 2050
A global review examined data on the prevalence of myopia (nearsightedness) in people aged 5-19 from 50 countries up to 2023. The review found that the prevalence of myopia increased from 24% globally in 1990 to 36% in 2023. If rates continue to increase at the same pace, over 40% of young people worldwide could […]
Study Identifies Gut Microbe Imbalances That Predict Autism And ADHD
Researchers studied gut microbiome samples from over 1,200 Swedish children collected at birth and around 1 year of age as part of a long-term health study. They found significant differences in the bacterial composition and metabolite levels of these early life samples for children who were later diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD. […]