"Engineers Invent Vibrating Pill That Tricks Brain into Feeling Full to Combat Obesity"

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"Engineers Invent Vibrating Pill That Tricks Brain into Feeling Full to Combat Obesity"
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MIT scientists have developed a vibrating pill designed to combat obesity by simulating the sensation of fullness. The pill works by stimulating the stomach's mechanoreceptors, which send signals to the brain to produce hormones that reduce hunger and enhance digestion. In animal tests, it reduced food consumption by 40%. The pill, powered by a silver oxide battery, vibrates upon reaching the stomach, and researchers are optimistic about its cost-effective production and scalability. Human trials and safety assessments are the next steps for this innovative approach to weight loss.

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