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Thibault walks using an exoskeleton

Technology

A mind-controlled exoskeleton helped a man with paralysis walk again

A man who has paralysis has managed to walk again using an exoskeleton he controls with his mind. The suit is directed by electrodes that rest on the brain's surface, but it can't yet allow independent walking

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A man in a hospital

Health

Bowel cancer screening in younger groups may do more harm than good

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Volunteer finely places the prosthesis with feedback on the straight line

Technology

A prosthetic leg that attaches to nerves feels like part of the body

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A liver

Health

Experimental drug that targets liver fat may help prevent diabetes

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A picture of a child

Health

App can detect signs of eye diseases in kids by scanning your photos

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A hidden drug overdose crisis has struck Scotland - can we fix it?

Health

A hidden drug overdose crisis has struck Scotland - can we fix it?

Insight

A march in London calling for a second EU referendum

Health

A man's acute psychosis appears to have been triggered by Brexit

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Hospital treatments may alter the balance of bacteria in your body

Health

Just three days in hospital can change the bacteria in your gut

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Beef

Health

Avoiding red or processed meat doesn't seem to give health benefits

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Child with Measles rash on their back

Health

Should the UK make childhood vaccinations mandatory?

With rates of routine vaccinations falling in England, health secretary Matt Hancock has called for them to be mandatory. Is that a good idea?

Analysis

Health

Many cancer drugs can be co-opted to treat different types of tumour

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Technology

Google is taking over DeepMind's NHS contracts – should we be worried?

Analysis

Technology

Screen time: How smartphones really affect our bodies and brains

Features

Health

Experimental diabetes drug may lower blood sugar and reduce obesity

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