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Stem cell therapy lowers risk of heart failure after a heart attack

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Mesenchymal stem cells labeled with fluorescence molecules Vshivkova/Shutterstock People who received an infusion of stem cells shortly after a heart attack were less likely to develop heart failure than those treated with standard care, according to the largest such trial to date. The finding provides some of the strongest evidence yet that stem cells can … Read more

Phone game lowers social anxiety by shifting focus on to the positive

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StarStarter is a game that gives points when players avoid angry faces and focus on smiley ones Arcade Therapeutics People with social anxiety may find relief in a smartphone game that helps shift their attention away from intimidating or negative cues towards positive ones. Researchers found that playing it several times a week significantly reduced … Read more