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Stentrode is one of the very first implantable mind-reading brain-computer interfaces (BCI). By thinking about performing a certain movement with the body, the device reads the patient’s thoughts through electrical signals to complete certain tasks. ⬇️ insider.com/brain-computer-i…
An illustrated graphic showing a person being able to communicate via their enlightened brain with the headline: “A man with ALS who can't use his hands got a brain implant that lets him text, shop online, and play games — just by thinking. It could be a game-changer.”

ALT An illustrated graphic showing a person being able to communicate via their enlightened brain with the headline: “A man with ALS who can't use his hands got a brain implant that lets him text, shop online, and play games — just by thinking. It could be a game-changer.”

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The Mediterranean diet is the healthiest in the world for the 7th year in a row. Here's why, and what diets you should avoid in 2024. trib.al/OkFWHxL

The Mediterranean diet is the healthiest in the world for the 7th year in a row. Here's why.

The Mediterranean diet consistently ranks as the healthiest way to eat, according to experts. Here's why it's good for you — and what it's missing.

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A biomed company wanted to house 43,000 monkeys near Houston. The neighbors were not happy. trib.al/vpkrRh7

A biomed company wanted to house 43,000 monkeys near Houston. The neighbors were not happy.

Locals and politicians in Brazoria County are objecting to Charles River Laboratories' monkey farm plans, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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Blue Zones researcher says to forget your New Year's diet resolution. Instead, try sticking to this new habit every Sunday. trib.al/hXmhCef

Blue Zones researcher says to forget your New Year's diet resolution. Instead, try sticking to this...

The guy who's traveled to the world's Blue Zones for the past 20 years says to ditch the New Year's diet, and learn to cook healthy food you'll actually like.

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Psychologists say Americans were stressed in 2023. Here are 3 ways I'm unwinding in the new year. trib.al/n6NYMGu
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Women are stocking up on abortion pills in record numbers, fearing additional restrictions are on the way trib.al/qtExvAb
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A plus-size influencer tried to educate viewers on seatbelt extenders. Instead, they criticized her for not being more polite. trib.al/jK7ZRAF

A plus-size influencer tried to educate viewers on seatbelt extenders. Instead, they criticized her...

TikToker and activist Samyra Miller responded to a wave of critical comments after she shared her plane experience asking for a seatbelt extender.

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Pharma giants are hiking prices on over 500 drugs for 2024, report says trib.al/IT7SqEa

Pharma giants are hiking prices on over 500 drugs for 2024, report says

Pfizer, Sanofi, and Takeda Pharmaceutical are set to increase prices on more than 500 drugs in the US next year.

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A nutrition expert takes these 2 supplements to recover after the holidays trib.al/mSDABtr

A nutrition expert takes these 2 supplements to recover after the holidays

Try these supplements to help you quickly recover after the holidays. Dr. Saman Khalesi has spent his career studying how nutrition can impact our health.

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I want to lose weight and be healthier. A dietitian said to eat protein at breakfast and bulk up dinners with vegetables. trib.al/4ymn2Js

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Running tips for beginners from a woman who has run every day for 900 days trib.al/0s1LwFd

Running tips for beginners from a woman who has run every day for 900 days

Savannah Sachdev, who says she runs as a form of self-care and therapy, shared the lessons she's learned about starting out with the sport.

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Around 675,000 cans of hypoallergenic infant formula have been recalled over concerns of bacteria contamination trib.al/40v6gVo

Around 675,000 cans of hypoallergenic infant formula have been recalled over concerns of bacteria...

Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition recently agreed to voluntarily recall batches of its hypoallergenic infant formula.

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I tackled my midlife crisis by visiting Kurt Cobain's Seattle shrine. The trip prompted me to quit my job. trib.al/pboDQSB

I tackled my midlife crisis by visiting Kurt Cobain's Seattle shrine. The trip prompted me to quit...

A 41-year-old's trip to Cobain's Seattle shrine showed him that he was a man-boy living in the past and needed to quit his job and grow up.

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AA didn't work for me. I'm 6 years sober because of queer support networks. trib.al/JsQC4Al

AA didn't work for me. I'm 6 years sober because of queer support networks.

When a recovering alcoholic decided to get sober, AA's Christianity ties didn't work for him. Queer support groups finally helped him quit drinking.

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When my husband and I decided to become parents, I went sober. I feel like a better mom without alcohol. trib.al/3R6WLFf

When my husband and I decided to become parents, I went sober. I feel like a better mom without...

When my partner and I decided to become parents, I decided to go completely sober and stop drinking alcohol. I quit before I got pregnant.

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My kids witnessed the worst of my alcohol use. They made a pact never to drink. trib.al/9tjiXxt

My kids witnessed the worst of my alcohol use. They made a pact never to drink.

She got sober 10 years ago after struggling with alcohol abuse. Her kids swore to each other to never drink. She's proud they're breaking the cycle.

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How to know if your rebound relationship will last, according to a therapist trib.al/3dwSvTK

How to know if your rebound relationship will last, according to a therapist

Not all rebound relationships are doomed to fail, a therapist says, though dating someone to fill an emotional void can lead to issues later on.

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How to stop procrastinating and actually set and accomplish your New Year's resolutions trib.al/PZ0GbXB

How to stop procrastinating and actually set and accomplish your New Year's resolutions

A key component to setting New Year's resolutions and achieving goals is not procrastinating or relying on your ideal future self to be responsible.

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I tried 'sober travel' after ditching alcohol last year. It was a better experience than drinking on vacation. trib.al/XZpEyyG

I tried 'sober travel' after ditching alcohol last year. It was a better experience than drinking...

I stopped drinking alcohol last year. I tried 'sober travel' and had a great European vacation. There were plenty of alcohol-free options to drink.

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The top 10 people in artificial-intelligence healthcare trib.al/eTU2p83

The top 10 people in artificial-intelligence healthcare

Insider's list of top 10 leaders in AI for healthcare.

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I've had a lifelong fear of driving. At 35, I'm determined to get over it and get my driver's license. trib.al/zwDtk0t

I've had a lifelong fear of driving. At 35, I'm determined to get over it and get my driver's...

Fear of driving kept me from learning and getting my license when I was younger. But I'm determined to get over it now so I can be fully independent.

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