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flag MIT researchers develop adjustable gastric balloon that reduced food intake by 60% in animal trials.

flag Researchers at MIT have created an inflatable gastric balloon that can be adjusted by the user to control appetite, potentially offering an alternative to weight-loss surgery or medications. flag In animal trials, the balloon, which is connected to an external control device, reduced daily food intake by 60%. flag While promising, further clinical trials in humans are needed to assess its safety and efficacy.

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