From small to jumbo, hospital ships belong both to the world's navies and to private charitable efforts. Here's a look at ...

Yosemite is one of the most beautiful national parks in America, and arguably its best hike doesn't even require braving crowds of tourists.

Biologists have discovered that disruptions in transfer RNA function can lead to the development of cleft lip and cleft palate. Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects ...

Genetic variants Cleft lip and cleft palate, also known as orofacial clefts, can be caused by genetic mutations, but in many cases, there is no known genetic cause. "The mechanism for the ...

Cataracts are an incredibly common condition that creates a cloudy area on the lens of the eye. As a result, your vision may be blurry or unclear, and colors may seem less bright or hazy and faded.

GENEVA, April 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today announced the launch of the UNITY ® Vitreoretinal Cataract System ...

May 8, 2025 — An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe -- and nutritious -- alternative to ...

All of this made me who I am today, stronger and confident. I now realise I was using these things to deal with having a cleft, and I was out of control – my poor parents. I found it really hard ...

Study findings Among those surveyed, 36% reported fear of cataract surgery, and more than half of those specifically feared it would lead to vision loss. However, researchers found no correlation ...

The Department of Plastic Surgery at JIPMER, through the Smile Train Cleft Project, organised a nurses mentorship programme on rendering comprehensive cleft care through feeding and nutrition.