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New Wegovy pill approved: Here’s how it differs from the injectable form

A new pill for obesity treatment could influence who chooses medical therapy, but how does the tablet form actually differ from injections?

Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows

A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.

New study: Statins may extend life for more people with diabetes

Prevention plays an important role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests that medication may be a way forward.

Elon Musk’s brain chip makes robot arms move

A trial involving Elon Musk’s brain chip shows that thoughts can control a robot arm, but the technology is still at an experimental stage.

New study: Blood test can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment

Researchers have identified a method that can determine the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment earlier than is currently possible.

New Wegovy pill approved: Here’s how it differs from the injectable form

A new pill for obesity treatment could influence who chooses medical therapy, but how does the tablet form actually differ from injections?

Expectations may influence a vaccine’s effect, new study shows

A new study examines whether the brain’s response to expectations can be measured in the body’s immune response.

New study: Statins may extend life for more people with diabetes

Prevention plays an important role in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and new research suggests that medication may be a way forward.

Elon Musk’s brain chip makes robot arms move

A trial involving Elon Musk’s brain chip shows that thoughts can control a robot arm, but the technology is still at an experimental stage.

New research: Young blood affects Alzheimer’s in mice

A new mouse study suggests that factors in young blood may slow Alzheimer’s-like symptoms.

Less than seven hours of sleep linked to shorter lifespan

Many health recommendations focus on diet and exercise. New research, however, suggests that sleep plays a greater role than previously assumed.

AI helps researchers find a new way to treat chronic pain

Researchers are exploring a new way to influence pain in the brain so that patients no longer need to rely on medication.

Why long COVID are difficult to treat

Treatment options are lacking and research remains fragmented. Nevertheless, a pattern is emerging in the understanding of the long-term effects of Covid-19.

New research suggests screen time can ease daily stress

Screen time is often blamed for stress. New research suggests it can sometimes do the opposite — especially at home.

AI may eventually be able to warn before an epileptic seizure

A new research project from Scotland offers hope for people with epilepsy, as researchers are working on a solution that could warn of impending seizures.