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Scientists discovered that intermittent fasting's life-extending power comes from what happens after you eat again, not from the fasting itself. This breakthrough could lead to longevity benefits without strict dieting.
A quick, personalized brain stimulation therapy is now available in Arkansas for people whose depression hasn't responded to medication or counseling. The FDA-approved SAINT system at UAMS takes just five days and helps restore normal brain function.
Researchers discovered a drainage network inside protective brain layers that slowly removes waste, changing how we understand brain health. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
Scientists discovered a tiny brain region that drives high blood pressure in people who don't respond to medication. Better yet, they've already found a promising way to treat it.
Veterans with combat PTSD saw significant symptom reduction using MRI-guided brain stimulation in a clinical trial. This non-invasive treatment could offer new hope for those who haven't found relief with traditional therapy.
A breakthrough brain stimulation technique combined with therapy helped 85% of military personnel dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms in just 30 days. This precision treatment offers new hope for veterans who haven't found relief with traditional methods.
A revolutionary brain stimulation therapy helped 85% of combat veterans dramatically reduce PTSD symptoms when combined with psychotherapy. The breakthrough offers new hope for hundreds of thousands of service members still struggling years after deployment.
German researchers discovered a receptor that could reverse bone loss in millions of osteoporosis patients. The compound strengthens both bones and muscles in aging adults.
A medication that helped Vietnam veterans overcome PTSD in just weeks could soon offer hope to Israeli soldiers struggling with trauma. After decades of research, psychiatrist Dr. Hillel Glover has patented nalmefene as a potential breakthrough treatment that addresses all PTSD symptoms.
Harvard researchers turned back the clock for eight elderly men in 1979, and their bodies responded in ways science didn't think possible. Vision, hearing, and strength all improved in just one week.
Thousands of people told their depression was "treatment-resistant" found relief when doctors treated their cardiovascular system instead of their brain. The discovery could transform care for the 30% of depression patients who don't respond to traditional medications.
A precision medical device that delivers hydrogen gas safely through breathing just earned Canada's top innovation recognition. The breakthrough could make experimental hydrogen therapy safer and more accessible.
Waymo's autonomous vehicles have driven 170 million miles and caused 92% fewer serious injury crashes than human drivers in the same conditions. Medical experts are calling it a potential public health breakthrough.
Northwestern University researchers discovered a biomarker that could finally treat the cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia that current medications miss. A synthetic protein tested in animal models successfully reversed brain abnormalities linked to memory and thinking problems.
Scientists at Northwestern University discovered a biomarker that could lead to the first effective treatment for cognitive symptoms of schizophrenia, potentially helping millions live independently. A single injection improved brain function in early tests with no negative side effects.
A treatment that "teaches" the body to resist seasonal allergies is transforming lives for millions of hay fever sufferers. The safe, effective therapy works like a cure, not just symptom relief.
A major study of 1,747 COVID patients found that vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of developing long COVID by up to 4%. While it didn't help during acute infection, researchers discovered an encouraging link to fewer lingering symptoms months later.
A major clinical trial revealed that high-dose vitamin D didn't prevent severe COVID, but researchers discovered an unexpected clue that could help millions still battling long COVID symptoms.
Scientists found that brain cells in young people with depression work overtime when resting but can't keep up under stress. This breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments for millions struggling with the condition.
Scientists discovered that eating more fat, not less, could help people with high blood sugar get the full benefits of exercise. The research challenges traditional health advice and offers new hope for millions managing diabetes.
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