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Depressed mice successfully treated with smart contact lenses that zap their brains – new study

Depressed mice successfully treated with smart contact lenses that zap their brains – new study

Contact lenses that treat depression? The idea is tantalising, but the science is still in its earliest stages.

14.05.2026 5

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Barbara Pierscionek

What is ‘eye stroke’ and why has it been linked to weight loss injections?

A major study links Wegovy to a rare form of sudden vision loss, and finds men may face three times the risk of women.

18.03.2026 10

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Barbara Pierscionek

The paradox of weight loss: why losing pounds may not always lead to better health

Rapid weight loss could be deadly for people with obesity, our new study finds.

25.03.2025 10

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Barbara Pierscionek