As early as the 13th century, scholars proposed that diseases were caused by ‘invisible entities’ unseen to the naked eye. However, it was not until the 1670s when Antonie van Leeuwenhoek made his microscope did the theory gain traction. Just as seeing tiny ‘animalcules’ zipping around under the microscope enabled the field to advance, it has taken development of the […]
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Since COVID-19 emerged, access to eye care has continued to change. Lockdowns and concerns about virus exposure have caused people of all ages to cancel and delay routine appointments, raising red flags among eye-care professionals. As the pandemic continues into its second year, can ocular health be neglected any longer? Our team of optometrists and clinical scientists at the Centre […]
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When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Iona Atkins has a number of extremely rare health conditions, including Turner Syndrome, but still dreams […]
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Researchers from City, University London, supported by Allergan Pharmaceuticals and Glaucoma UK, have today released the latest edition of an app to help people newly diagnosed with glaucoma. The launch coincides with World Glaucoma Week (7-13 March 2021), a global initiative of the World Glaucoma Association (WGA) to raise awareness of the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. Glaucoma describes […]
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Celebrate International Women’s Day – or any day, for that matter – with these brilliant female-founded fitness brands that will help you feel powerful in whatever sport or activity you’re doing. Want to overhaul your fitness regime while supporting female-founded brands? Gone are the days of having to fork out big bucks to huge corporations that don’t put as much […]
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Not that we need an excuse to celebrate the Aussie women absolutely killing it in the sports arena, but this International Women’s Day we couldn’t help ourselves to do exactly that. Below, we spoke to a bunch of our favourites about their hopes for equality – and the women they look up to on the daily. Sally Fitzgibbons for Women’s […]
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FILE PHOTO: A medical worker takes a swab sample from a person at a COVID-19 quick test center of German drugstore chain dm-drogerie markt amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Karlsruhe, Germany, March 4, 2021. REUTERS/Ralph OrlowskiBERLIN (Reuters) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 5,011 to 2,505,193, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) […]
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ICYMI: International Women’s Day is this Monday, March. While we’re looking forward to celebrating the incredible women in our lives on the holiday (and every day!), pregnant Bindi Irwin and her husband, Chandler Powell, took to Instagram to honor a few people near and dear to their hearts — including their baby girl on the way. The two are closing […]
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We’re just going to say it, there’s never a bad time to make a cake. Whether you’re in need of a pick-me-up, it’s for a special occasion, or you’re just in the mood to bake — the sweet treats are appropriate at any time in our book. While there are tons of different flavors and versions you can make, our […]
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It’s been a stressful year and we all need a some extra self-care. Conveniently, one of the easiest and most satisfying way to give back to yourself is free and easy to do at home. That’s right: masturbation is one of the most satisfying ways to unwind, relax and treat yourself to a quiet (or not so quiet) night in. […]
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