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Basic therapies may be best for knee pain relief

Knee osteoarthritis is a condition that affects millions of people, especially older adults. It can cause long-term pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking or moving....

Scientists find how to reverse hearing loss

For many people born with hearing loss, the world has always been quiet. This type of hearing problem, known as congenital deafness, often begins...

Flu shots may protect your heart and brain—even if you still get sick

Getting a flu shot is often seen as a simple way to avoid fever, cough, and body aches during winter. However, new research suggests...

A powerful cholesterol drug may prevent heart attacks before they start

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death around the world. Many people only begin treatment after they already have serious problems such...

Breakthrough drug may help treat uncontrolled high blood pressure

For many people, controlling high blood pressure is not easy. Even after taking several medications, their blood pressure remains high. This condition is known...

Could eating more meat help lower Alzheimer’s risk?

A new study has raised an interesting question about diet and brain health. Researchers from Karolinska Institutet found that older adults who carry certain...

How occasional heavy drinking can severely damage your liver

Many people think that drinking heavily once in a while is not a big problem, especially if they do not drink much during the...

Heart plug tech could replace blood thinners to prevent stroke

Atrial fibrillation is a condition that affects the rhythm of the heart. Instead of beating regularly, the heart beats unevenly, which can cause blood...

Common diabetes pills may cause serious heart problems, study finds

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and requires ongoing care...

Common everyday drugs may quietly harm memory function

Many people take medicines every day without thinking too much about their long-term effects. These medicines help manage common health problems like allergies, high...

This simple food choice could protect your heart and blood pressure

Many people want to stay healthy as they age, but it can be hard to know which foods truly make a difference. A new long-term...

Scientists reveal how heavy drinking destroys the liver

Alcohol is a common part of social life for many people, but long-term heavy drinking can cause serious harm to the body. A new study...

Why waiting on blood pressure treatment could be risky

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops slowly and may not...

Scientists find new cause of bowel cancer

Colorectal cancer, also known as bowel cancer, is one of the most common and deadly cancers in the world. It develops when cells in the...

Cannabis users may need 200% more sedation during surgeries

Cannabis use has become more common in many parts of the world, especially in places where it is legal for medical or recreational use....

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Giant craters may reveal if Psyche is a lost planetary core

When we think of asteroids, we almost immediately think of giant rocks bouncing around like the iconic chase scene in Empire Strikes Back, and...

Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds

The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface. Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...

How will Martian gravity affect skeletal muscle

NASA and the China National Space Agency (CNSA) plan to send astronauts to Mars as early as the next decade. Naturally, this ambitious goal requires...

This pair of brown dwarfs can’t get enough of each other

Binary stars are known to transfer mass to one another. In extreme cases, mass transfer can even cause a supernova explosion. That happens when...

Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago

Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought. A new study suggests that they could have...