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Wired for health: How bioelectronics is transforming medicine

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In nature, lightning is often a symbol of sudden change — raw, powerful energy that reshapes everything it touches. That same principle of harnessing electricity is finding its way into medicine. In the rapidly evolving world of medical technology, a groundbreaking innovation is reshaping the way chronic diseases are treated: bioelectronics. Imagine not a lightning […]

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Salt bath saunas: The benefits of REST

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From plunging into freezing cold ice baths to squeezing into compression socks, commercial methods to relax our muscles and minds have never been more abundant. Amidst these options, however, lies one that has piqued the interest of many scientists and consumers: sensory deprivation tanks. Otherwise known as “restricted environmental stimulation technique,” or REST, these pod–like

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Temperature tells: How facial hot spots can reveal how well you are aging

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A person’s face is worth a thousand words. Tiny muscles beneath the skin dictate whether we grin or grimace, scrunch up our faces, or stick out our tongues. Both anxiety and excitement fill the capillaries of our cheeks with blood, which may even turn pink, and warm with embarrassment or exhilaration. When we’re truly terrified

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Societal challenges of hormonal birth control for men

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For many couples, reliable birth control is an important aspect of their relationships. The field of male contraception is evolving to become more accessible and mainstream. Traditionally, a majority of birth control options are the responsibility of women. For male contraceptives to gain widespread acceptance, a broad shift in mindset is essential. Men must be

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Beyond oral immunotherapy: How Xolair could change allergy treatment

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Hives, rashes, shortness of breath, vomiting, and swelling are some of the quintessential symptoms of allergic reactions. To prevent these uncomfortable and sometimes life-threatening symptoms,  those with food allergies have to be extra cautious in many aspects of their life, whether it is triple-checking if their gifted oatmeal cookies contain tree nuts (one of the

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Transmissible cancer: A strange biological phenomenon

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Everyone knows how common viruses work. A drink is shared, a doorknob is touched, a sneeze is spread. Come flu season, friends and families routinely begin washing their hands and keeping their distance to prevent viral genomes from entering their cells, injecting their genetic material, and hijacking their bodies. Now imagine a similar phenomenon, but

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Bats and babies: The chilling connection between a bat epidemic and infant mortality

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Often viewed as vampiric blood suckers and rabies vectors, bats have a notoriously negative reputation invoking fear and disgust. Yet, people’s preconceived notions exclude the importance of these flying mammals. Bats are essential to the environment, the economy, and human well–being by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds. A new study published in

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