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Doctors: Boxers should have their heads read

In last month's punch up between boxing champions Evander Holifield of the USA and the gigantic Nikolai Valuev of Russia, 3,5 minutes into the fight, Holifield took nine punches to the head and neck. Opponent Valuev wasn't even touched.

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VIDEO: Female Afghan boxer eyes Olympics

Afghan female boxer Sadaf Rahimi is hoping to compete in the inaugural women's boxing tournament at the Olympics.

Red feathers link to eye damage

Birds with red, orange or chestnut feathers are more likely to suffer from cataracts, according to researchers.

Eye stem cells may help fight blindness

Researchers say they have discovered a new source of stem cells at the back of the eye, which they hope may one day repair the damage from age-related macular degeneration.

Spaceflight 'may damage eyesight'

The eyes and brains of astronauts who have spent long periods of time in orbit can develop abnormalities, new research has established.

Massive rise in Asian eye damage

Up to 90% of school leavers in major Asian cities are suffering from myopia or short sightedness, according to a new study.