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Robotic Device Restores Wavelike Muscular Function Involved in Processes Like Digestion

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Concept of the wirelessly actuated undulating pump and its integration into an esophageal stent. Credit: Advanced Functional Materials (2024). DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202405865

Internet Addiction Affects Behavior and Development of Adolescents, Study Finds

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Internet addiction influences multiple neural networks, which can affect the behavior and development of adolescents. Credit: Steinar Engeland, from Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Congenital Anomalies Found to Be 10 Times More Frequent in Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Prevalence of kidney-related HPO terms in PhenomAD-NDD. Credit: Nature Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03005-7

Research Investigates Limited Efficacy of Common Local Anesthetic

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Mean ± SD sensory scores (obtained by pinprick testing during the in-hospital sessions. Credit: Anesthesiology (2024). DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000004988

Study Introduces Improved Way to Grow Cells That Give Rise to Kidney's Filtration System

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Lab-grown human nephron progenitor cells. Credit: Biao Huang/Li Lab In a study published in Cell Stem Cell, US

Researchers Suggest Expanding Health Equity by Including Nursing Home Residents in Clinical Trials

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Key elements for successful nursing home (NH) clinical trials. Credit: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2024). DOI: 10.1111/jgs.18829 </

Artificial Sweetener Has Potential to Damage Gut, Finds Study

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Schematic to show the direct (T1R3-dependent) and indirect (bacteria-dependent) impact of the artificial sweetener neotame on the intestinal epithelial cell. Credit: Frontiers in Nutri

People Think 'Old Age' Starts Later Than It Used to, Study Finds

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Middle-aged and older adults believe that old age begins later in life than their peers di

Scientists Identify Airway Cells That Sense Aspirated Water and Acid Reflux

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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe—heading toward a healthy person's lungs

Health Improvements Occurred Worldwide Since 2010 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic, But Progress Was Uneven: Study

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Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Rates of early death and poor health caused by HIV/AIDS and diarrhea have been cut in hal