Aim To determine if ‘Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments’ (DIMS) spectacle lenses slow childhood myopia progression. Methods A 2-year double-masked randomised controlled trial was carried out in ...

In a new consensus report, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine said that myopia should be classified as a disease that requires a medical diagnosis, and that children ...

Objective To investigate the associations of multiple single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) with the severities and endophenotypes of myopia in children. Methods A total of 3300 children aged 5–10 ...

Digital technologies have grown tremendously from the past two decades. This has resulted in the increased usage of electronic devices by the people, regardless of age. The most vulnerable among the ...

In abandoning the 2023 Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement, the Trump administration has made a myopic, science-denying decision that hurts the Pacific Northwest (“Trump ends historic Columbia ...

In Missouri, a car launched into the air after driving over a large bump in a buckled road. It's just one of many incidents being reported in recent heat waves. Why is this happening?

Learn how to protect your windshield from cracking in extreme heat. Find out why it happens and tips to avoid costly repairs during summer heatwaves.

How are U.S. travelers adjusting their travel plans in response to extreme weather events? What strategies are travelers using to manage weather-related travel risks?