Therapeutics

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Therapies targeting the gut microbiome are showing promise in treating conditions far beyond digestive issues, including some neurological and autoimmune diseases. elaborate share

Iridology Study

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Iridology, despite its proponents, lacks scientific evidence to support its claims of diagnosing health conditions through iris analysis. elaborate share

Neuroprosthetics

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Some neuroprosthetics use machine learning algorithms to improve their control and responsiveness over time, effectively "learning" from the user's brain signals. elaborate share

Psychiatry

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The first psychiatric hospital in the United States, the Pennsylvania Hospital, opened in 1751. elaborate share

Pandemics

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The 1918 influenza pandemic, often called the Spanish Flu, infected an estimated 500 million people—about one-third of the world's population at the time. elaborate share

Radiology

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The first X-ray image ever made was of Wilhelm Röntgen's wife's hand, showcasing her wedding ring. elaborate share