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New brain implant can decode a person's 'inner monologue'
A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner speech, which could help people with paralysis communicate.
FDA panel has cast doubt on whether antidepressants are safe in pregnancy. Here's what the science actually says.
Decades of research show that SSRIs can be safely used during pregnancy. Meanwhile, untreated depression during pregnancy is associated with poor health outcomes like preterm birth and preeclampsia.
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
A prominent Nature study and related research raise the possibility that vaccines may have a broader role in experimental therapeutics outside the realm of infectious diseases.
Why do some people grow 'chemo curls' after cancer treatment?
After chemotherapy, some people get "chemo curls" and other changes to their hair texture and appearance. But why?
COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
Opinion Abrupt policy changes and confusing public messaging have injected confusion in back-to-school vaccine protocols.
Best smart rings 2025 — Our top 3 sleep and fitness tracker rings, tried and tested
Buying guides These are the best smart rings you can buy in every category, from Oura Ring Gen 4 and Ultrahuman Ring AIR to Amazfit Helio.
You may not really be allergic to penicillin. Here's how to find out if you are.
As many as 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a penicillin allergy, but just a tiny fraction actually do. In recent years, it's gotten a lot easier to find out.
Incredible, first-of-its-kind video shows human embryo implanting in real time
Scientists have captured a video showing the implantation of a human embryo for the first time, using a laboratory model of a uterus.
