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New stem cell therapy could repair 'irreversible' and blinding eye damage, trial finds
A new therapy repairs corneal damage to a patient's eye using stem cells from their other, healthy eye.
Gut bacteria imbalance linked to multiple sclerosis
Levels of two types of bacteria in your gut could help improve the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Scientists describe new type of fat in human bellies
Scientists have pinpointed and described unusual subtypes of fat cells that may help scientists explain why gut fat is linked to poor health. The research could open up new avenues for medical treatments.
Why can't you tickle yourself?
Why do we laugh when tickled but are unable to tickle ourselves? Neuroscience has the answer.
This year's flu shot was up to 78% effective at preventing hospitalization in kids, early data finds
Early data suggest that the 2024-2025 flu shots have effectively lowered rates of flu hospitalization and outpatient visits in vaccinated people.
Scientists discover never-before-seen type of brain cell
A new study has pinpointed cells in the brains of mice that have the unique ability to proliferate and may help to repair damaged tissue. Scientists now need to determine if similar cells exist in human brains.
The deadly 'black fungus' infection that decimates flesh
Most people are exposed to the fungi that cause mucormycosis regularly, but in certain individuals, these microbes can cause a potentially deadly infection.
Is it too late to get a flu shot?
Is it ever too late in the season to get a flu shot? Here's what experts have to say.
