MNT daily newsletter - August 31, 2022
Myopia in kids: Could a caffeine metabolite slow it down? Today's News Updated on August 31, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. PST • Myopia in kids: Could a caffeine metabolite slow it down? A metabolite of caffeine — 7-methylxanthine or 7-MX — may be able to slow down the advance of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, according to new research. Read ON • 'Optimal' sleep linked with 74% lower cardiovascular risk New research suggests that people who have a regular good night's sleep may have a lower risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke. Read ON • Smoking actually damages heart structure, study finds A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022 found that smokin