Serious Reading Lights have become a byword for reading comfort, but there’s more to the brand than meets the eye, as we discover in 60 seconds with Founder Alex Pratt OBE

Canadian researchers studying why obesity is a risk factor in the formation of wet AMD have discovered that gut bacteria which form as the result of a high fat diet may be to blame.

Scientists claim to have proven the effectiveness of a radical new natural treatment for cancer which could change the way we approach therapy.

It is estimated that 2,900 road casualties are caused by poor vision every year in the UK. But just how important is good vision to drivers themselves?

Researchers at the University of Southampton have discovered that a group of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s Disease may be responsible for triggering Macular Degeneration, giving new hope for better treatment of the disease.

Boffins at Imperial College London have made a ground-breaking discovery at the heart of photosynthesis that it could mark a step change in the quest for more efficient agriculture and food production.

Over the years various studies have successfully linked the Mediterranean diet (i.e. high in fruits, vegetables and fish and low in red meat and butter) with health benefits, including reduced risk of both heart disease and skin cancer.

Australian scientists claim they have evidence that increased exposure to daylight is the answer to increased levels of myopia being experienced by children worldwide.

The landmark Philips lighting building in Eindhoven houses an unexpected secret – deep within its structure is a futuristic laboratory where light is tested for its power to encourage plant growth.

You only have one pair of eyes, and you should protect them. But do your sunglasses have the same UV rating as when you bought them?