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Boston-based Neurable has partnered with Healthspan Digital to bring its brain-computer interface technology to health and longevity clinics. Neurable’s technology collects brain signals and translates them into commands for external devices, using signal processing technology from the University of Michigan. Healthspan Digital provides personalized health options through analytics and technology, including AI-enabled predictive analytics and…

Conservative Christian lawyers aim to restrict access to abortion pills nationwide, challenging the FDA’s regulation of mifepristone, the drug used in 63% of U.S. abortions. The case could lead to a de facto nationwide abortion ban. Anti-abortion groups have previously petitioned to limit mifepristone’s availability, citing safety concerns that have since been discredited. If successful,…

A study found that the use of a predictive tool did not significantly affect patients’ willingness to undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial with 211 patients with knee osteoarthritis and found that access to an online tool did not decrease patients’ willingness to undergo surgery at 6 months. However,…

Vertex Pharmaceuticals moved from Cambridge to Boston’s Seaport a decade ago, sparking new development in the area. Now, with its lease set to expire in 2028, the company is considering relocating within the neighborhood. This potential move may impact the prominent headquarters that Vertex currently occupies on Fan Pier. The decision reflects the changing dynamics…

A diagnostics company, Randox Health, removed advertisements for its type 1 diabetes genetic test after complaints that it used fear tactics. The advertisements referred to type 1 diabetes as a “silent killer” and suggested it could be in your genes. The company claimed their test could determine future risk of developing the condition. The type…

A study conducted in Sweden found that the prevalence of overweight and obesity among three- and four-year-olds decreased after the pandemic, indicating that the weight gains during the pandemic were temporary. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, involved data from over 50,000 children aged three to five. The researchers observed a decrease in obesity rates…

A study conducted in Sweden found that the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 3- and 4-year-olds decreased after the pandemic, indicating that the increase during the pandemic was temporary. The study, based on data from over 50,000 children, showed that weight trends in 5-year-olds remained stable. The findings suggest that changes in dietary habits…

An estimated 3% of the world’s population have psoriasis, with 6.4 million people affected in Europe. Around one third of psoriasis patients develop psoriatic arthritis, which can lead to irreversible joint damage. Patients also face increased risks of other health issues like cardiovascular diseases and obesity, with higher rates of depression. The HIPPOCRATES research consortium…

Body dysmorphia, also known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition that causes excessive preoccupation with perceived flaws in one’s physical appearance, particularly affecting teens, especially girls. A new study has found BDD to be six times more prevalent in girls than boys, significantly impacting their quality of life. BDD often goes…