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The brain’s waste disposal system can prevent swelling after an injury

A blow to the head may suppress the brain's waste disposal system, leading to a dangerous build-up of fluid. Now, a study in mice suggests a drug cocktail can get the system working again

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Covid-19 rebound affects 1 in 5 people after taking Paxlovid

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One-time CRISPR treatment could permanently lower cholesterol

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Women in the US outlive men by 6 years – the largest gap in decades

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Fresh ideas about the causes of acne are bringing new treatments

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Weight-loss drug Wegovy can avert heart attacks – will this widen use?

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Painful fibromyalgia may be caused by the wrong kind of gut microbes

A family socialising

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Frequently seeing friends and family may cut the risk of early death

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Peanut toothpaste shows promise at preventing allergic reactions

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Human eyeball successfully transplanted for the first time

Aaron James received the first ever eyeball transplant during a 21-hour-long surgical procedure – and five months later, his new eyeball is healthy

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Highly effective weight-loss drug Zepbound approved in the US and UK

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Blood tests for Alzheimer’s may be rolled out within five years

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We need a wake-up call when it comes to adolescent sleep

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A type of vitamin B3 might treat chronic pain related to inflammation