Fully-automatic robot dentist performs world’s first human procedure

Nightmare fuel? Maybe – but in a historic moment for the dental profession, an AI-controlled autonomous robot has performed an entire procedure on a human patient for the first time, about eight times faster than a human dentist could do it.

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Nanoscale ‘Russian doll’ tech delivers two drugs at different times

Researchers have developed technology that creates nanoscale sacs containing a compartment within a compartment, like a Russian matryoshka doll. The novel tech is capable of delivering two drugs simultaneously or at different times.

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Fruit: A secret weapon against age-related depression

If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a new study says upsizing to a fruit salad is even better – by drastically lowering the risk of age-related depressive symptoms. It's the latest in a growing body of evidence linking fruit and mental health.

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Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for better mental health

Playing the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with others has a positive impact on mental health, according to a new study. The researchers say the game should be used as a therapeutic tool as part of a holistic approach to mental health.

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Natural olive compound aids weight loss and regulates blood sugar

A compound that occurs in mature olives and olive oil can regulate glucose and ramp up weight loss in rapid time, mimicking the effects of existing medication. This opens the door for developing safe, natural treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

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‘Ozempic drugs’ reduce obesity-associated cancer risk by up to 65%

The popular class of antidiabetic and weight loss drugs known as GLP-1RAs, which includes Ozempic and Wegovy, has been found to significantly reduce the risk of 10 out of 13 obesity-associated cancers in type 2 diabetics, according to new research.

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Protein and fat can trigger insulin production even more than carbs

Some people produce more insulin in response to proteins and fats than carbs, new research has found. Suggesting that insulin production is more individualized than first believed, the findings pave the way for treating conditions through a tailored diet.

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In-car cameras could soon spot intoxication on drivers’ faces

It's better to spot drunk drivers as soon as they get in their car, not once they've already been dangerously driving for some time. A new facial tracking system was created with that fact in mind, and it utilizes a regular in-vehicle video camera.

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ADHD robot coach works where apps and screens fail

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder will know that it presents challenges that impact many aspects of daily life, including missed deadlines and forgotten appointments. This executive-function desktop friend is here to help.

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