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Long-term use of blood pressure drugs may damage kidneys, study confirms
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how long-term treatment of high blood pressure with commonly prescribed drugs can destroy the kidney's...
Nerve damage in feet and hands often missed, study finds
Nerve damage in the feet and hands, also known as neuropathy, is more common than many realize — and often goes undiagnosed.
A new study...
High-fat diet quickly impairs memory in older adults, study finds
Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and brain inflammation in older...
Air pollution may cause early heart damage, MRI study finds
Long-term exposure to air pollution may quietly harm your heart, even before symptoms appear, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.
Researchers...
ADHD drugs have small impact on heart, but monitoring is key
A new study from the University of Southampton has found that medications used to treat ADHD generally have only small effects on heart rate...
New test strip makes the invisible world of nanoplastics visible
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest global problems of our time.
Most people are familiar with the images of plastic bottles and bags floating...
Does the midlife crisis really start at 35?
The concept of the midlife crisis is part of the common lexicon. But did you know it was thought to occur at around age...
Sharks now roam the open ocean. But for 200 million years, they only lived...
When you picture a shark, you probably think of a large, powerful predator cruising the open ocean.
Species such as the great white shark, tiger...
Daytime sleepiness may be linked to higher dementia risk
Women in their 80s who feel increasingly sleepy during the day over a period of five years may face double the risk of developing...
A simple daily walk could prevent long-term back pain
A new study shows that walking every day can lower the risk of getting long-term lower back pain.
The findings are simple but powerful: people...
Study finds quick cure for common cause of high blood pressure
Doctors at Queen Mary University of London, Barts Health NHS Trust, and University College London have developed a minimally invasive procedure called Targeted Thermal...
Early combo therapy after heart attack improves outcomes
Patients who receive an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not...
Chronic pain and mental health: a hidden crisis affecting millions
A major new study has shown just how closely linked chronic pain is with mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins...
Blocked blood flow may speed up cancer growth, study finds
A new study from NYU Langone Health has found that cutting off blood flow in the body can make the immune system act older,...
Could a failed Alzheimer’s drug become a game-changer for obesity?
Obesity is a growing health problem all over the world. It increases the risk of many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and liver...
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Why autonomous reactors are key to powering human life on Mars
Sending humans to Mars will require reliable energy systems that can work without constant human attention.
One of the most promising options is nuclear power,...
Cracks in flexible electronics run deeper than expected—but engineers may have a fix
From foldable phones and smartwatches to medical sensors and portable solar panels, flexible electronics are becoming part of everyday life.
These devices bend, fold, and...
What the rise and fall of a crypto game reveals about the future of...
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a video game called Axie Infinity promised players not just entertainment but also a way to earn...
Ancient rubbish heaps reveal the secret social life of bronze age Britons
Huge prehistoric rubbish heaps, known as middens, are giving archaeologists fresh insight into the feasting habits of communities living in Britain more than 3,000...
A star is devouring its twin in a cosmic feeding frenzy
Astronomers have discovered a star system unlike anything seen before: a greedy white dwarf star is feasting on its much larger stellar companion at...