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Diabetes and weight-loss drugs may also help fight addiction
A new study suggests that a group of medications originally designed to treat diabetes may also help prevent and treat addiction.
Researchers at Washington University...
Why Alzheimer’s may grow much faster in some women
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages the brain and leads...
An FDA- approved drug may stop breast cancer from spreading
Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process, known as metastasis, is...
A 1-hour saliva test may help detect major cancers earlier
Scientists at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Australia have developed a new saliva test that could help doctors detect several types of...
AI could help choose best treatment for pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. It often grows quietly in the body and is usually discovered only after...
Common blood pressure drug may carry higher risks than expected
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of...
What a high creatinine level really means to your kidney health
When people go for a routine blood test, they often see many unfamiliar medical terms in their results. One of these is creatinine.
Doctors check...
Scientists discover deep cause of inflammation in heart disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world. In many Western countries, conditions linked to heart and blood vessel...
Hidden warning signs of liver problems older adults should know
Liver disease is a serious health problem that can affect people at any age, but it can be especially difficult to recognize in older...
Eating more potassium-rich foods may help lower blood pressure better than cutting salt alone
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. Doctors estimate that more than 30 percent...
Two-drug combo effectively lower blood sugar in diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly....
This sleep hormone supplement may protect memory function
As people grow older, many begin to notice changes in their memory. They may forget names more easily, misplace objects, or struggle to recall...
A simple vitamin mix may help stop a major cause of blindness
Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness around the world. The disease slowly damages the optic nerve, which is the nerve...
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people take medicine every day to keep their...
Cholesterol drugs may do more than protect the heart, study shows
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that travels through the bloodstream. Although it often gets a bad reputation, cholesterol is actually essential for the body.
It...
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Ancient love stories: How Neanderthal–human relationships shaped our DNA
Our DNA carries the history of ancient migrations, encounters, and relationships between different human groups.
A new study suggests that intimate connections between modern humans...
Moon once had a magnetic field stronger than Earth’s—But only for brief moments
For decades, scientists have debated whether the Moon once had a powerful magnetic field like Earth’s or only a weak one.
Now, a new study...
This lightweight exoskeleton could make walking easier after stroke
A new wearable robotic device could make walking easier for people recovering from stroke.
Engineers at the University of Utah have developed a lightweight hip...
One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode
One of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, and may be preparing to explode.
A...
Ancient eggshell engravings reveal early humans’ surprising math skills
More than 60,000 years ago, early humans in southern Africa were carving patterns onto ostrich eggshells—and new research shows these designs were far more...