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A green light restores normal bladder control in rats

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Green light implant relieves urinary incontinence in rats

A device that modulates nerve signals by shining green light on them has been found to restore bladder control in rats that urinate too often

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New Year resolutions list

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Resolutions are rarely easy so take our advice on goals worth pursuing

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food lab

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The ultimate kitchen: the Danish food lab designing our future meals

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A scientific guide to the resolutions that are really worth the effort

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Blood from young people may have proteins with rejuvenating powers

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Young people’s blood is being tested as a treatment for Parkinson’s

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A picture of a hand

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A skin test after a traumatic event may identify those at risk of PTSD

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birch bark

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Gel made from birch bark reduces skin scarring from cuts and burns

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A sack of spuds

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Starchy food may reduce autoimmune reactions in people with lupus

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A person checking their glucose levels

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There may be a link between erectile dysfunction and type 2 diabetes

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boy stroking cat

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The more pets you meet as a baby, the lower your risk of allergies

Children that are exposed to multiple cats and dogs in their first year of life go on to have lower rates of asthma, hay fever and eczema later in life

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Exercise may lower high blood pressure as much as medication

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2019 Preview: Experimental vaccine could let coeliacs eat gluten

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2019 Preview: People will receive transfusions of artificial blood

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2019 Preview: DNA testing will lead to a decline in genetic disorders

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