A UK program will sequence the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies

A UK program will sequence the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies

CNN  —  The UK is set to begin sequencing the genomes of 100,000 newborn babies later this year. It will be the largest study of its kind, mapping the babies’ complete set of genetic instructions, with potentially profound implications for child medicine. The £105 million ($126 million) Newborn Genomes Programme will screen for around 200 … Read more

Bacteria in recalled eye drops linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs

Bacteria in recalled eye drops linked to cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs

CNN  —  A rare strain of bacteria found in recalled eyedrops has been linked to dozens of infections, as well as cases of vision loss, surgical removal of eyeballs and one death. Global Pharma Healthcare’s Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops, distributed by EzriCare and Delsam Pharma, were first recalled in early February. In an update … Read more

Pesticides in produce: 2023’s Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 fruits and vegetables

Pesticides in produce: 2023's Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 fruits and vegetables

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN  —  Blueberries, beloved by nutritionists for their anti-inflammatory properties, have joined fiber-rich green beans in this year’s Dirty Dozen of nonorganic produce with the most pesticides, … Read more