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Vision Troubles Could Raise Midlife Depression Risk for Women
10/27/2021—Rates of eye problems and depression rise during midlife, but knowledge about how vision affects depression at that time has been limited. The new study identified a significant link between impaired vision and development of depression. More
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Liver Transplants Soar as Some Americans Drink Their Way Through the Pandemic
10/27/2021—Demand for liver transplants among heavy drinking Americans surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows. More
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FDA Advisors Approve Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID Vaccine in Kids 5 to 11
10/26/2021—A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted Tuesday to recommend emergency use of a smaller dose of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, advancing plans to offer the shots to 28 million young kids across the United States. More
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Cataracts Tied to Higher Odds of Death From Heart Disease
10/26/2021—Cataracts, a common eye disorder that often comes with age, may also be linked to a heightened risk of death from heart disease, new research shows. More
