The year 2023 was a remarkable one for health and medicine, as researchers and innovators made breakthroughs in various fields, from obesity and diabetes to infectious diseases and cancer. In this article, we will review the top 7 health stories of 2023 that captured our attention and imagination, and explore their implications for the future of human health and well-being.
Nestled in the folds of the stomach lining, this vibrating capsule triggers the stretch receptors that tell us to stop eating.
Millions of people worldwide struggle with obesity and often resort to extreme measures to lose weight. However, a new study published in Science Advances proposes a safer and simpler solution – a vibrating pill. The pill imitates the feeling of being full by stimulating the nerve endings in the stomach, tricking the brain into thinking that you have eaten enough, and preventing overeating. The pill is the result of a joint effort between Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology and contains a motor and battery activated by a gel plug that dissolves in stomach fluid. The pill vibrates for about 38 minutes, the average time food stays in the stomach and could revolutionize weight loss approaches.
