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Jun 02, 2017 04:50 AM EDT

First Clinical Trial Of Embryonic Stem Cells Is Set To Treat Parkinson's Disease And Blindness

Medical researchers will conduct the first clinical trial using embryonic stem cells to treat Parkinson's disease and blindness.

May 12, 2017 05:30 AM EDT

Health Watch: Worst Measles Outbreak Hits Minnesota

A historic measles outbreak had hit Minnesota in almost 30 years.

Apr 28, 2017 05:00 AM EDT

New Eye Test Could Detect Early Glaucoma Before Symptom Of Blindness Begins

A new eye test known as Darc could identify glaucoma before the loss of vision begins.

Dec 17, 2016 03:09 AM EST

NASA Creates Braille Experience For Blind Students

NASA is hoping to spark interest among blind students about science and space.

Sep 17, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

Newly Discovered Drug Could Prevent, Cure Congenital Blindness Caused By Genetic Disorder FEVR

FEVR is a genetic disorder causing progressive vision loss or even blindness at birth. However a recent drug discovery may but an end to this.

Jul 06, 2016 05:56 AM EDT

Google AI DeepMind May Help Cure Blindness, Can This New Technology Save Your Eyes?

Google's AI may be replacing your doctor in diagnosing eye problems.

May 19, 2016 05:41 AM EDT

Study: Genetically Modified Food Not Harmful, Safe For Human Consumption

Recent study says that genetically modified food is safe for consumption.

Feb 17, 2016 01:35 PM EST

Half of the World's Population Will be Short-Sighted by 2050

Scientists have announced that half of the world's population, which is nearly 5 billion people, will be short-sighted by 2050.

Oct 09, 2015 01:31 PM EDT

Blindness: Over 1 Billion People At Risk Of Blindness By 2050

A recent study revealed that short sightedness eye disease, myopia could result in over 1 billion people at risk of blindness.

Oct 02, 2015 06:57 AM EDT

Blind Dogs with Genetic Mutation May Lead to a Cure for Blindness in Humans

Scientists have found the genetic underpinnings of achromatopsia in dogs, which is a rare, inherited vision disorder that affects the eye's cone cells, which could help humans in the future.

Sep 09, 2015 03:30 PM EDT

3D-Printed, Robotic, Navigation Device Transforms to Lead the Blind

What happens when you combine mechanical engineering with navigation? Then you get a new navigation device.

Jul 22, 2015 09:56 PM EDT

Cataract Cure: Eye Drops May Replace Surgery For Common Cause Of Blindness

New findings published in the journal Nature reveal that cataracts might one day be treated with eye drops instead of surgery.

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First Clinical Trial Of Embryonic Stem Cells Is Set To Treat Parkinson's Disease And Blindness

Health Watch: Worst Measles Outbreak Hits Minnesota

New Eye Test Could Detect Early Glaucoma Before Symptom Of Blindness Begins

NASA Creates Braille Experience For Blind Students

Newly Discovered Drug Could Prevent, Cure Congenital Blindness Caused By Genetic Disorder FEVR

Google AI DeepMind May Help Cure Blindness, Can This New Technology Save Your Eyes?

Study: Genetically Modified Food Not Harmful, Safe For Human Consumption

Half of the World's Population Will be Short-Sighted by 2050

Blindness: Over 1 Billion People At Risk Of Blindness By 2050

Blind Dogs with Genetic Mutation May Lead to a Cure for Blindness in Humans

3D-Printed, Robotic, Navigation Device Transforms to Lead the Blind

Cataract Cure: Eye Drops May Replace Surgery For Common Cause Of Blindness

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