July 6, 2025
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Advances in corneal healing research drive new treatments for rare eye diseases

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Rare eye diseases are the leading cause of untreatable blindness in Europe and affect people of all ages. The RESTORE VISION scientific team has identified seven rare ocular conditions that impact the cornea and the rest of the ocular surface. “With a comprehensive approach, we aim to restore the normal function of the immune, vascular, and nervous systems of the ocular surface by studying existing drugs while also developing new, accessible treatments,” says Juana Gallar, a professor at UMH who leads the project and the Ocular Neurobiology Laboratory at the IN.
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Global surge in serious heart rhythm disorders sparks urgent call to action from experts: 1 in 3 people at risk

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One in three people worldwide will develop a potentially life-threatening heart rhythm disorder in their lifetime, yet awareness remains critically low. With cases rising rapidly, cardiologists from the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) are urging communities and health care systems to “Feel the Pulse” on Pulse Day, 1 March, and take simple steps to raise awareness of these serious but often overlooked conditions.
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Omitting race from lung function equations increases detection of asthma in Black children, study shows

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Despite ongoing progress, structural racism and health disparities continue to shape health care practices in ways health care providers may not even realize. A recent study in JAMA Network Open, published Feb. 28, 2025, shows that continued use of race-specific equations in the diagnostic process of children with asthma symptoms limits the identification of reduced lung function in Black children.
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Contrary to expectations, negative mood and low social contact linked to less unhealthy eating during COVID-19 lockdown

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During the first COVID-19 lockdown, researchers at the University of Vienna assessed the influence of stress, mood, and social interactions on unhealthy eating habits in nearly 800 participants across Austria, Italy, and Germany. Surprisingly, results showed that negative mood and fewer social interactions led to a decrease in unhealthy food consumption and enjoyment.
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