Most patients with acute conjunctivitis are given antibiotic eye drops or ointments, but these do not speed healing and may even be harmful, according to a growing number of studies. The most recent of these was published last month in the medical journal JAMA Ophthalmology. It involved nearly 48,000 children ages 1 to 17 with … Read more
The count continues to rise. Rent growth in the Paris region increased in 2023, but remained lower inflation according to the Paris Metropolitan Area Rent Observatory (Olap). On average, rents for unfurnished properties in the private rental stock increased by 2.9% in 2023, after an increase of 2.4% in 2022 and 0.8% in 2021. The … Read more
UK to ban advertising junk food on the Internet and on daytime television in the fight against childhood obesity, in a country where state intervention in such matters is criticized as an intrusion into privacy. The introduction of the ban, which was included in the Labour Party’s election manifesto that led to it Keir Starmer … Read more
Going on vacation is something everyone looks forward to, but what is the ideal length of time to unplug and fully enjoy these precious moments? You may be surprised to learn that studies show that you should not go on vacation for more than two weeks. The Science Behind the Optimal Length of Vacations Research … Read more
Athens, the historically rich capital of Greece, offers plenty of day trips for those looking to escape for a day. Here are some nearby destinations that will allow you to discover more of Greece without straying too far from the city. Escape to the heart of the mountain Parnitha Just 50 minutes from Athens, Mount … Read more