Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk

Genetic differences in surfactant proteins influence retinopathy of prematurity risk

A new study from the University of Oklahoma suggests that small genetic differences in two proteins – previously known for their role in premature infants’ lungs – may also influence how their eyes develop, potentially affecting the risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is a serious eye disease that affects premature infants, whose retinas…

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Preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could help improve the diets of families

Preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could help improve the diets of families

University at Buffalo researchers have shown that preloading Instacart online grocery carts with healthy ingredients could be a useful tool for improving the diets of families with young kids at risk for obesity. Published on December 3 in Appetite, the randomized, controlled pilot study found that providing families with healthy recipes and then preloading online…

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