In an interview about the new book he co-authored, "Science Under Siege," Dr. Peter Hotez of Houston talks about forces driving the anti-science movement, the risks it poses — and why he won't debate RFK Jr.
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A Houston-area midwife has been indicted on 15 counts stemming from allegations from the Texas Attorney General's Office that she performed illegal abortions and operated local health clinics without licenses.
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The June indictment was uploaded last month to a folder of public court documents shared by the Waller County District Attorney's Office earlier this year. Maria Margarita Rojas in March became the first person arrested under the state's near-total abortion ban.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said she will intervene in a legal fight over Texas’ ban on abortion pills, escalating a national showdown between states.
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Dietary omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids as a protective factor of myopia
https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2025/08/17/bjo-2024-326872
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Purpose To evaluate the associations between omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFAs) and other dietary factors with myopia. Methods A total of 1005 Chinese children, aged from 6 to 8 years, from a population-based Hong Kong Children Eye Study, were included in the analysis. Diet was assessed using a validated food-frequency questionnaire. Cycloplegic spherical equivalent (SE) refraction was assessed with an autorefractometer, and axial length (AL) by an IOL Master. Results AL was longest in the lowest quartile group of ω-3 PUFAs intake, compared with the highest (adjusted mean (95% CI), 23.29 (23.17 to 23.40) mm vs 23.08 (22.96 to 23.19) mm, p=0.01; p-trend=0.02) after adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, near-work time, outdoor time, and parental myopia history. The corresponding trends were observed in SE (−0.13 (−0.32 to 0.07) D in the lowest and 0.23 (0.03 to 0.42) D in the highest quartile groups, p=0.01; p-trend=0.01). In contrast, AL was longest in the highest quartile group of saturated fatty acids (SFA) intake, compared with the lowest (23.30 (23.17 to 23.42) mm vs 23.13 (23.01 to 23.24) mm, p=0.05; p-trend=0.04). The corresponding trends were observed in SE (−0.12 (−0.33 to 0.09) D in the highest and 0.13 (-0.04 to 0.31) D in the lowest quartile group, p=0.06; p-trend=0.04). A lower intake of ω-3 PUFAs was associated with myopia (p-trend=0.006). None of the other nutrients were associated with SE or AL or myopia. Conclusions Intake of ω-3 PUFAs is a protective factor against myopia, while higher SFA intake is a risk factor. Our findings indicated a possible effect of diet on myopia, of which ω-3 PUFAs intake may play a protective role against myopia development in children. Data are available upon reasonable request.
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Air pollution directly linked to increased dementia risk
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-02844-9
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Texas emergency rooms have seen a sharp increase in cases of COVID-19 since kids returned to school in early August.
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Intracranial hemorrhage refers to any form of bleeding within the skull. It can result from trauma, vascular abnormalities, hypertension, or other medical conditions. This is a life-threatening medical emergency where blood leaks or ruptures inside the skull, requiring immediate medical attention. Symptoms can include a sudden, severe "thunderclap" headache, weakness or paralysis, nausea, vomiting, confusion, dizziness, and seizures. Causes range from head trauma to underlying health issues like high blood pressure and brain tumors, and rapid diagnosis with imaging like CT or MRI scans is crucial for determining the location and cause and to prevent further brain damage and potential death. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giAuBGCr One love #braininjury #bleed #invisible #disability
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