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Scientists finally solve the mystery of how the most common planets form

Astronomers have finally figured out how the most common types of planets in our galaxy are formed—by watching a set of baby planets grow...

Scientists recommend this diet to control hypertension without drugs

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a condition in which the force of blood against the artery walls remains consistently too high. Often called the...

Scientists discover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer’s Disease

Scientists have discovered why certain brain cells are better at resisting Alzheimer’s disease, a breakthrough that could open the door to new treatments. The research,...

Humans are built for nature not modern life, study finds

A new study by two evolutionary experts, Colin Shaw from the University of Zurich and Daniel Longman from Loughborough University, suggests that many modern...

How common herbs and spices may lower inflammation and disease risk

Inflammation is the body’s natural response to injury and infection. However, when it becomes chronic, it can contribute to a wide range of health...

Simple daily habits to keep your blood sugar levels steady

Keeping your blood sugar levels steady is important for everyone, especially for people with diabetes. Stable blood sugar helps prevent serious problems like nerve...

Study warns of 1,000-times-stronger-than-morphine opioids at large events

Major celebrations in New Orleans earlier this year may have been accompanied by a troubling rise in the use of powerful synthetic opioids, according...

Too much sitting in childhood can raise blood pressure, study finds

A new study has found that spending too much time sitting during childhood and teenage years can raise blood pressure as kids grow into...

Hop extract may help reduce belly fat, study finds

A special extract derived from hops — the flowers commonly used to make beer — may help reduce belly fat, according to a recent...

Daily blueberries may help prevent memory decline, study finds

Scientists from the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center and collaborating institutions have found that daily blueberry supplementation may help prevent cognitive decline in...

This skin disease has a hidden link to heart disease

When people hear about psoriasis, they usually think of red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, painful, and embarrassing. But psoriasis...

Study finds why some older people lose muscle strength quickly

As people get older, many notice they are not as strong as they used to be. This loss of strength is not just a...

Men and women need different drugs to heal after hip fracture

A new international study has explored how different bone-strengthening medications affect people after they suffer a hip fracture. The study was led by researchers at...

How eating nuts could affect your cognitive ability

Have you ever thought about how what you eat can affect your brain? It turns out that nuts, those small, crunchy snacks we often enjoy,...

How diets could help lower high blood pressure

Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t even know they have it. High blood pressure develops when...

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Astronomers watch a giant star quietly collapse into a black hole

Astronomers have captured one of the clearest views ever of a massive star dying—not in a dramatic supernova explosion, but by quietly collapsing into...

Smart earbuds could soon detect early signs of cognitive decline

Earbuds may soon do much more than play music or take phone calls. According to a new international study, the same devices millions of people...

Astronomers discover “inside-out” planet system that defies cosmic rules

Astronomers have discovered a surprising planetary system that does not follow the usual rules of how planets form. The finding, led by researchers from the...

New device can hide your heartbeat from radar surveillance

Imagine sitting at your desk during a normal workday. You log into your computer, unaware that a built-in sensing system could be tracking your...

Scientists identify key bottlenecks slowing sodium-ion batteries

Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries. While lithium-ion technology powers everything from smartphones to electric cars, lithium is relatively...