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Study finds a unique sound which alleviates motion sickness – World News Network
A research group has discovered that using a device that stimulates the inner ear with a specific wavelength of sound reduces motion sickness.
Biomedical engineers build world’s smallest pacemaker – World News Network
A tiny pacemaker is paired with a small, soft, flexible wearable patch that sits on the patient's chest. The wearable patch detects irregular heartbeats and automatically emits pulses of light.
Study identifies brain areas that influence political intensity – World News Network
The study analyzed Vietnam War veterans with and without brain injuries. By comparing people who had very localized brain lesions with those who didn't, the study team was able to identify the brain structures that can modify the intensity of political feelings
Study links long-term antidepressant use to increased risk of sudden cardiac death – World News Network
A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology's EHRA 2025 congress reveals a concerning link between the use of antidepressants (AD) and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly for those with prolonged use of the medication.
Repetitive behaviors, special interests are indicative of autism diagnosis rather than social skills: Study – World News Network
People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a large language model (LLM) to synthesize the behaviors and observations that are most indicative of an autism diagnosis.
New eye drops slow vision loss in animals: Study – World News Network
Researchers have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans, known as retinitis pigmentosa.