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New blood test can detect Parkinson’s before brain damage begins

Parkinson’s disease is one of the fastest-growing neurological conditions in the world, yet it is usually diagnosed far too late. By the time most people...

His heart stopped on a Florida island. An ER doctor, nurse and Navy veteran...

Bruce and Tiffany Brown decided to get away for a few days late last June. They drove three hours from their home near Tampa,...

Why kidney disease can make your skin itchy

When people think about kidney disease, they often picture problems with urine, swelling, or fatigue. Skin problems are not usually the first thing that...

Scientists find why colon cancer is rising in young adults

In recent years, doctors around the world have noticed a worrying change in cancer trends. More people under the age of 50 are being...

Common daily heartburn drugs may harm kidney quietly

Heartburn and acid reflux are extremely common problems. Many people feel a burning pain in their chest or throat after eating, lying down, or...

Why lowering blood pressure can save lives

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have discovered that many people with high blood pressure, also called hypertension, may need stronger treatment to avoid...

This common diabetes drug may help older people live longer

Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for people with type 2 diabetes. For decades, doctors have used it to help lower...

How many steps do you need to walk a day to live longer?

Many people believe that staying healthy requires intense workouts, gym memberships, or long runs that feel exhausting and hard to maintain. This idea often discourages...

Does your daily coffee raise blood pressure?

Caffeine is part of daily life for many people around the world. It is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks,...

This everyday vitamin may quiet inflammation effectively

Chronic inflammation is a hidden problem that plays a role in many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and disorders that affect the brain...

High blood pressure strongly connected to chronic pain

High blood pressure and chronic pain are two common health issues that affect many people. But did you know they can actually influence each...

This popular snack may help cancer spread

Peanuts are one of the most popular snacks in the world. They are affordable, easy to find, and loved for their crunchy texture and...

Marijuana may raise death risk in high blood pressure, scientists warn

Marijuana is often seen as a natural and relatively harmless substance, especially as its use becomes more common and socially accepted in many parts...

Why coffee benefits kidney health in some people but harms others

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many people start their day with a cup of coffee and continue drinking...

Why avocados can help managing diabetes

Avocados are loved for their creamy texture and mild flavor, but they are also gaining attention for their health benefits, especially for people living...

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A simple carbon coating could transform sodium-ion batteries forever

Sodium-ion batteries are attracting growing attention as a greener and more affordable alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries. Sodium is abundant, widely available, and cheaper than...

Your smartphones could become lifesaving radiation detectors in emergencies

After a nuclear or radiological accident, knowing who has been exposed to radiation—and how much—can save lives. But traditional ways of measuring radiation dose usually...

A 40-million-year-old ant hidden in Goethe’s amber still has stories to tell

More than 200 years after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s death, his curiosity about nature is still leading to new discoveries. Scientists in Germany have now...

For the first time, scientists detect molecule critical to life in interstellar space

The chemical is known as thiepine, or 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1-thione (C₆H₆S), a ring-shaped sulfur-bearing hydrocarbon produced in biochemical reactions. When examining the molecular cloud G+0.693–0.027, a star-forming...

A new cosmic map reveals how dark matter built the universe we live in

Scientists have created the most detailed map yet of dark matter—the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe and quietly shapes everything...