US Mortgage Rates Rise for Third Straight Week
Mortgage rates in the US, already the highest in almost a year, rose for a third week, squeezing affordability as home price growth accelerates. The average for a 30-year, fixed…
Italian Eyewear Exports to U.S. Fall Sharply in Q1 Against Rise in Other Markets, ANFAO Reports
MILAN—ANFAO, the Italian Optical Goods Manufacturers’ Association, held its General Meeting here at Palazzo Flangini last week, welcoming member companies to discuss shared objectives and future initiatives. In…
The Rise of Office-Based Surgery Strengthens Ties Between Optometry and Ophthalmology
As more states expand scope of care, a growing number of ophthalmologists are moving procedures out of hospitals and into fully equipped surgical suites inside the office—a shift…
Greater Willingness to Seek Help May Drive Rise in Mental Health Visits
From 2010 to 2024, the prevalence of mental health diagnoses grew by 62% among people ages 10 to 46, according to a Norwegian population-wide study. Prevalence rates were higher for…
Rise Nano Optics Partners With SportifEye Optics to Produce, Commercialize SpectraGuard Lenses in U.S.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Rise Nano Optics Ltd. (CSE: EYE), a health technology company focused on advancing vision care through patented nanotechnology lens solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with…
‘Super’ El Niño Risks Rise as Pacific Ocean Heat Soars
Exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are setting the stage for a potential “super” El Niño of record-breaking intensity. Temperatures in a part of the equatorial Pacific…
NHS England » NHS hay fever advice searches double as temperatures rise during World Cup
Visits to the hay fever advice on the NHS website have more than doubled in the past week as temperatures rise this weekend. There have been 12,990 visits to the…
Drinking in Pregnancy on the Rise, CDC Data Show
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy is linked with adverse birth outcomes, like miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. In a national survey, 15.2% of pregnant women reported…
Job Satisfaction Is on the Rise, The Conference Board Finds
Job satisfaction improved among U.S. workers in 2026, according to a new report from The Conference Board. The survey reveals a steady climb over 16 consecutive years. Today,…
Adult Learning Hesitancy Is on the Rise in the Wake of Higher Costs and Priorities
Despite a growing interest in higher education, financial concerns and competing responsibilities are keeping many adults out of the classroom. A new survey from BestColleges and the National…
