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Your Phone Could Soon Tell You When to Hydrate, Just by Touching the Screen

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If you want to prevent dehydration, health experts recommend drinking water before you actually feel thirsty. But how do you know when it’s time to sip? A recent study suggests your smartphone screen might soon be able to give you that answer. Wearable Tech Exists, But Isn’t for Everyone Although wearable devices like sweat-analyzing patches […]

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Smartinhaler Delivers Timely, Precise Asthma Treatment

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The Hailie Smartinhaler, developed by med-tech company Adherium, helps improve asthma management by making sure inhalers are used properly and on time. It’s been supporting asthma patients in the U.S. since 2017, and now the company aims to bring it to Australians as well. Asthma affects up to 29% of the global population, causing symptoms

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Psychedelics May Rewire The Brain To Curb Alcohol Use

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Psychedelics such as LSD and psilocybin  (found in magic mushrooms) are drawing growing interest in the field of psychiatry. Research indicates they could provide therapeutic benefits for mental health conditions like  depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and addiction. DMT as a Potential Solution for Reducing Alcohol Use Our research team is exploring whether N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT), a fast-acting

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A Single Hair-Thin Electrode Surpasses the Performance of the Traditional 21-Lead EEG

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Scientists have created a 3D-printable electrode, as thin as a strand of human hair, that can monitor brain activity more accurately than the standard techniques used to diagnose conditions such as epilepsy and sleep disorders. 21 Electrodes for Comprehensive Brain Monitoring When you think of someone undergoing an electroencephalogram (EEG) to diagnose a condition like

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Skin Fungi May Create Powerful Antibiotics to Help Combat Infections

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A dangerous superbug responsible for  more than a million people worldwide each year might have a natural foe living just beneath your nose. Literally so—it plays a major role in your skin microbiome and appears to help fend off staph infections. Malassezia sympodialis: A Common Skin Yeast with Hidden Power Against Staph Infections Malassezia sympodialis, a

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FDA Warns Minnesota Infusion Pump Maker Over Missed Checks

Biomedical, Medicine /

The FDA’s warning letter stated that ICU Medical altered infusion pump designs in Minnesota after a recall without completing necessary regulatory approvals. The FDA said ICU Medical has had clearance since the early 2010s for two devices but failed to submit required notifications for significant changes that could affect their safety or effectiveness, according to

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Laser Exposure Unlocks a Previously Unseen Color for Humans

Biology, Biotechnology, Tech /

Just when we think we’ve experienced the full spectrum of visible color, scientists have reportedly discovered a way to reveal a brand-new hue to the human eye — a color that’s never before been perceived. They’ve named it Olo. Before diving into the details, it’s worth noting how participants in the study described this color:

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Kidney Disease is a Global Threat—Let’s Start Treating it Like One

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The 78th World Health Assembly on May 19 will be one of the toughest yet for global health ministers. With the U.S. exiting the WHO, conflicts ongoing, and economic instability rising, the organization’s financial crisis has deepened. Even before the U.S. withdrawal, the WHO was struggling with limited funds and seeking to diversify its income.

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Measles Causes Long-Term Harm in kids, But Vaccines Fully Prevent It

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Measles is fatal in 1 to 3 out of every 1,000 infected children. However, even those who recover from the initial illness may face serious long-term effects. The virus weakens the immune system well after recovery, and in rare instances, it can remain hidden in the nervous system and resurface years later as a deadly

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First “Never-Stop Beating” Heart Transplant Marks a Historic Medical Breakthrough

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For the first time, surgeons have successfully performed a heart transplant in which the donor heart continued beating throughout the entire procedure, significantly reducing the potential damage often associated with this complex operation. This innovation marks a major milestone and could pave the way for a new era of more effective heart transplants. The groundbreaking

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