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Omnia, The Intelligent Mirror Designed for Health Monitoring

Assistive Tech, Medicine / Valeriano Ndeyi

The Omnia is a smart mirror concept that leverages advanced technology and AI to continuously and seamlessly track users’ health, transforming a common household object into a practical health tool. The French company Withings developed Omnia to monitor key health indicators such as heart health, body composition, lung function, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep quality. […]

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A High-Tech Capsule for Stomach Diagnostics

Biomedical, Medicine / Marcílio Santos

The NaviCam, developed by the U.S.-based company AnXRobotica, is a pill-sized endoscopic capsule designed to examine the stomach and intestines without the need for sedation. Guided magnetically by an external operator and enhanced with artificial intelligence, it moves through the digestive tract while transmitting live video. Inside the capsule are a camera, integrated light source,

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First-Ever Pig Lung Transplant Into Human

Biotechnology, Medicine / Jorge Paka

A genetically engineered pig lung functioned for 216 hours inside a brain-dead human, marking the first reported attempt at a cross-species lung transplant, according to Nature Medicine. The technique, known as xenotransplantation, aims to ease the chronic shortage of donor organs. Pig organs are similar in size to human ones, but their proteins often trigger

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Researchers Have Discovered a Way to Boost Intelligence

Medicine, Neurological / Jorge Paka

Intelligence is a powerful asset in both life and work—and science has identified several ways to “boost” it, according to Inc.com. When asked about the key factor behind success, most high achievers point to intelligence (though research shows luck also plays a role—Bill Gates being a prime example). Science-Backed Ways to Boost Intelligence Fortunately, there

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Tooth Sensitivity Might One Day be Treated Using Tiny Robots Inside your Mouth

Medical Care, Medicine / Ngoma Manuel

Dealing with hypersensitive teeth can be a real nuisance, causing pain when eating or drinking anything hot, cold, sweet, or acidic. Researchers are now developing tiny “robots” that actively seal the microscopic channels in teeth, offering lasting relief from sensitivity. Building on earlier work, CeNSE scientists are developing “CalBots”—400-nanometer magnetic nanoparticles infused with a calcium-silicate

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Scientists Develop the First Synthetic Tongue that Mimics Human Taste

Medical Care, Medicine / Marcílio Santos

A study published on July 7 in PNAS introduced a groundbreaking invention: an “artificial tongue” made from ultrathin graphene oxide membranes that can detect and process tastes directly in liquids, similar to human taste buds. This remarkable technological breakthrough merges sensory detection with learning abilities, marking a first for electronic devices. Graphene Oxide Layers Enable

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See how a Long Hug can Surprisingly Boost your Health

Medicine, Neurological / Marcílio Santos

In today’s digital age, human touch remains one of the strongest forms of emotional connection. A 20-second hug might seem small, but it has surprising effects on the brain. Let’s take a look at what happens in our minds after this warm, caring gesture. The Science Behind the Perfect Hug Duration The 20-second duration of

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Plasma-Based Armpit Device Aims to Replace Traditional Deodorant

Assistive Tech, Medicine / Jorge Paka

Your underarm sweat itself isn’t what causes the odor—it’s the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released when bacteria break down the fatty acids in your sweat. A new device claims to eliminate this odor without relying on traditional deodorants by using plasma to kill the odor-causing bacteria. Named PlaDeo (short for plasma deodorant), the device was

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Bacteria Completely Repelled by Surfaces Treated With ‘Flea-Jumping Protein’

Healthcare, Medicine / Samilton Santos

A team of researchers has introduced a novel approach to stopping bacteria from clinging to surfaces such as those found in medical equipment. The strategy leverages the remarkable characteristics of resilin—a natural protein found in insects that gives fleas their extraordinary jumping ability. The Unique Properties of Resilin Resilin is an exceptionally elastic protein that

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Sensors Track Biomarkers to Aid Wound Care

Biotechnology, Medicine / Ngoma Manuel

“Medical professionals typically assess wounds through visual inspection, a method often limited by subjectivity. Nitric oxide (NO), released by immune cells during inflammation, is crucial for healing as it helps coordinate the recovery process.“ Measuring nitric oxide in wounds is difficult because it degrades quickly and exists in very low amounts. Additionally, wound fluids often

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