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Researchers developed a wireless implantable device that can monitor bladder filling and emptying in real time and send data to a smartphone.
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Researchers found that depleting certain stem cells improved the immune systems of aged mice.
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Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that affect levels of cholesterol and other compounds linked to heart disease.
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A study showed that a simple skin biopsy could identify people who had Parkinson’s disease or similar disorders with a high degree of accuracy.
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Scientists identified a specific subtype of bacteria implicated in gum disease that may promote the growth of colorectal tumors.
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Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 can damage heart tissue without directly infecting it.
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Bariatric surgery helped people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood glucose years later compared to medical and lifestyle interventions.
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Researchers identified a brain circuit that controls vocalization and prevents it from interfering with breathing in mice.
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Youth with ADHD have elevated brain activity connecting the frontal cortex with the information processing centers deep in the brain.
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Researchers designed a synthetic drug that shuts down protein production in a range of different bacteria.
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Findings about a metabolite of niacin, or vitamin B3, raise concerns about the health effects of too much niacin and suggest new measures to help prevent or treat cardiovascular disease
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An intervention given to pregnant women by non-specialist providers greatly reduced the chances of developing postpartum depression or anxiety.
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Researchers compared people with post-infectious ME/CFS to those without and found important differences in their brains and other body systems.
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Researchers showed that a drug used to treat allergic asthma can reduce reactions to peanuts and other common foods in children with multiple food allergies.
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A study in India found that children with diarrhea often aren’t given oral rehydration salts because providers assume that parents prefer other treatments.
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Gaps around blood vessels that cross the layers of tissues protecting the brain allow certain cells and molecules to move between the brain and the body.
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Researchers found that fragments of SARS-CoV-2 left behind after the immune system fights off infection may continue to trigger immune responses.
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Scientists identified molecules in blood that may reflect a person’s risk for severe psychotic symptoms and future hospitalizations, and may point to personalized treatment options.
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Scientists identified a protein that triggers changes in mitochondria that lead to reduced fat-burning to promote weight gain in mice fed a high-fat diet.
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Researchers identified how neurons in the human brain encode various elements of speech. The findings might be used to help develop treatments for speech and language disorders.
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