The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that Libya has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, a landmark victory for public health in WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Region. This hard-won achievement protects future generations from preventable blindness and provides a powerful reminder that countries can overcome neglected tropical diseases despite persisting challenges. “This milestone reflects … Read more
Screens dominate our world now, from turning off the alarm first thing in the morning and checking notifications, to staring at a bigger screen at work, only to take breaks by looking at a smaller one. After reaching home, it’s another screen, a slightly larger one, the TV, taking over dinner time. And the day … Read more
Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Vitamin Breakthrough: can B Vitamins Slow Glaucoma Progression? Table of Contents 1. Vitamin Breakthrough: can B Vitamins Slow Glaucoma Progression? 2. Understanding Glaucoma and the Optic Nerve 3. The Homocysteine Hypothesis: A Metabolic Misdirection? 4. Vitamin Deficiencies: A New Metabolic Angle 5. B Vitamins … Read more
Re-evaluating Road Safety: Calls for Mandatory Eyesight Testing for Senior Drivers Table of Contents Re-evaluating Road Safety: Calls for Mandatory Eyesight Testing for Senior Drivers the Current System: A Reliance on Self-Reporting Coroner’s Report Fuels the Debate government Response and Potential Policy Changes A New Road Safety Strategy on the Horizon Addressing Concerns About Driver … Read more
CAPITAL — April 22, 2025 — This article addresses questions around myopia, commonly known as nearsightedness.It examines the causes of the condition, from daily habits to genetics and gadget screen use, and introduces the 20-20-20 rule. Understanding these factors can help in preventing the progression of myopia. Read on to discover more. Understanding Myopia: Causes, … Read more
Although increasing numbers of children are short-sighted, new research suggests parents are confused about how to look after their children’s vision. Experts including optometrist Professor Bruce Evans, visiting professor at City St George’s and London South Bank University, say studies show the proportion of children with myopia (aka short-sightedness) in the UK has doubled over … Read more
According to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and published in The Lancet, India’s diabetes crisis has reached alarming proportions: over 100 million Indians now live with diabetes – a staggering 43% increase from 70 million cases in 2019. Even more concerning, an additional 136 million people are classified as … Read more
This series is based on our reporting on TCM: its history, treatments and growing acceptance around the world. This is the sixth instalment. In Hong Kong, as in so many Chinese and Asian cities, shops selling traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedies are easy to find. Their shelves and drawers are filled with hundreds of different … Read more
Imagine suddenly experiencing double vision with no prior injuries or trauma, just like Melissa, a 30-year-old educator, who faced this unsettling symptom. A few months earlier, she had noticed brief blurriness in one eye but brushed it off as fatigue from too much screen time. After undergoing basic and advanced eye tests, her symptoms pointed … Read more