Health

Women waiting 10 years for endometriosis diagnosis

New figures show the average wait in Wales to have the condition diagnosed is the longest in the UK.

Doctors question science behind blood sugar diet trend

Image of blood sugar graph and woman wearing glucose monitor on her arm

Experts say there is "no strong evidence" the monitors, proven to be effective in managing diabetes, can also help people without the condition.

Gut bacteria make neurotransmitters to shape the newborn immune system

Investigators discovered that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and make the neurotransmitter serotonin to educate gut immune cells. This prevents allergic reactions to food and the bacteria themselves during early development.

Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device

Bioengineers have invented a thin, flexible device that adheres to the neck and translates the muscle movements of the larynx into audible speech. The device is trained through machine learning to recognize which muscle movements correspond to which words. The self-powered technology could serve as a non-invasive tool for people who have lost the ability to speak due to vocal cord problems.

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