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Scientists have successfully restored vision for the first time using stem cell transplantation

Three individuals with severely impaired vision who underwent stem cell transplantation experienced significant improvements in their sight that lasted over a year. A fourth patient also saw improvements, but the results were inconsistent. These four...

Lack of deep sleep linked to risk of dementia - study

The risk of developing dementia may increase with age if an individual does not get enough slow-wave (deep) sleep. A 2023 study indicated that for individuals over 60, the likelihood of developing dementia rises by 27% with a loss of just 1% of deep ...

Standing jobs are just as harmful as sitting jobs - research

In recent years, standing desks have been promoted as a remedy for a sedentary lifestyle. However, research indicates that they are not much less harmful than sitting at a desk.Researchers from Australia and the Netherlands found that standing for ex...