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Artificial bladder
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Artificial bladder

British researchers are testing future devices to restore bladder function in people with severe spinal injuries.

December 14, 2018
Syndrome X
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Syndrome X

The case of a 20-year-old person who retains the 4-year-old girl's figure could help isolate the gene that triggers rejuvenation, thereby opening up the prospect of stud…

December 14, 2018
Depressed people age faster
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Depressed people age faster

Recent research by Dutch scientists shows that people with depression are at greater risk of aging than others.

December 14, 2018
Detection of SARS-like virus in Spain
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Detection of SARS-like virus in Spain

The Spanish Ministry of Health has just announced the first case of MERS-Cov infection, the deadly virus that causes Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome is thought to be…

December 14, 2018