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Astronomers discover the earliest flickering black hole ever seen

Astronomers have discovered the earliest known flickering quasar, a powerful object powered by a supermassive black hole. The discovery is helping scientists learn more about...

Could a ‘Healthy’ Fat Help Pancreatic Cancer Grow?

For many years, people have been told that some fats are healthier than others. Olive oil, for example, is often praised as a heart-friendly...

Brushing Teeth in Hospital Could Reduce Risk of Pneumonia

Most people go to the hospital expecting to recover from an illness or injury. Few imagine they could develop a dangerous new infection while...

New Therapy May Beat Drug Resistance in Advanced Kidney Cancer

One of the greatest challenges in cancer treatment is drug resistance. A treatment may work well at first, shrinking tumors and slowing disease progression,...

Too Much Fat Burning May Damage the Heart

For many years, scientists believed that helping the heart burn more fat for energy was generally a good thing. After all, fat is the...

Large Global Study Links Hearing Aids to Lower Dementia Risk

Millions of older adults around the world live with hearing loss. Many see it as an annoying part of getting older, something that makes...

Could Popular Weight Loss Drugs Prevent Breast Cancer?

Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have become household names in recent years. Originally developed to help people with type 2 diabetes control...

Diabetes tied to higher tooth and implant loss over 10 years

People often think of diabetes as a disease that mainly affects blood sugar levels. Many are aware that it can damage the heart, kidneys,...

Scientists Find a Smarter Way to Track Cancer and Heart Damage

Modern cancer treatment has entered a new era thanks to immunotherapy. Instead of directly attacking cancer cells with chemicals or radiation, immunotherapy encourages the immune...

New Drug May Help People Lose Fat While Keeping More Muscle in Weight Loss

Weight-loss drugs have transformed the treatment of obesity in recent years. Medications such as tirzepatide can help people lose a significant amount of body...

Study Finds a Major Cause of Dangerous Heart Rhythm Disorders

Heart rhythm disorders, also known as arrhythmias, affect millions of people worldwide. These conditions occur when the electrical signals that control the heartbeat do...

This Tiny Organ May Hold the Key to Treating High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a leading cause of serious health problems. It increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, kidney disease, and...

Soybean Oil Linked to Weight Gain and Obesity

Obesity has become a serious health problem over the past century. While many factors are involved, including lifestyle, physical activity, and the growing availability...

Is Low Diastolic Pressure Really a Problem?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. It affects billions of people and is a major...

Can Nose Bacteria Trigger Alzheimer’s Disease?

The nose is important for us to enjoy food or detect smoke. However, scientists are learning that the nose may have another important role...

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The simple reason your building is too hot or too cold—and how to fix...

Have you ever wondered why an office, apartment building, or public space can feel too hot one day and too cold the next, even...

This tabletop printer could change how computer chips are made

A new tabletop-sized device developed by engineers at the University of Texas at Austin could dramatically speed up semiconductor research while reducing costs. The technology...

Astronomers Discover Missing Red Dwarf Stars in Ancient Star Cluster

Astronomers studying an ancient star cluster have discovered a strange gap where certain stars should exist but do not. The finding provides new clues about...

Smart glasses could soon predict what you’ll look at next

Augmented reality (AR) devices such as smart glasses may soon become much smarter. Researchers have developed a new technology that can predict where a person...

Asteroid dirt is fluffier than we thought

The strength of gravity is different on every body in the solar system. Whether it's the crushing weight of Jupiter or the miniscule pull of...