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Why some high blood pressure won’t respond to drugs

For many people, high blood pressure can be controlled with medication. But for others, it remains high no matter how many drugs they take....

Scientists discover an early cause of Alzheimer’s disease

For many people, Alzheimer’s disease seems to appear suddenly, with memory loss and confusion becoming clear only later in life. However, new research suggests...

AI could predict treatment outcome of aggressive lung cancer

Small cell lung cancer is one of the fastest-growing and most aggressive forms of cancer. Many people who are diagnosed with this disease already...

Popular diabetes drug linked to rare but serious vision loss disease

A widely used diabetes drug is now under close attention after new research suggests it may increase the risk of a rare but serious...

This common blood pressure mistake could make your condition worse

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. In the United States alone, it...

The silent signs of pancreatic cancer you should never ignore

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious forms of cancer, mainly because it is often difficult to detect in its early stages. The...

A simple weekly drug may help relieve hand arthritis pain, study finds

Have you ever felt pain in your hands that makes everyday tasks feel difficult or even impossible? Simple actions like buttoning a shirt, opening a...

Scientists discover a big hidden cause of heart disease

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States and many other parts of the world. For decades, doctors and...

Study shows a surprising link between vitamin C and obesity

Vitamin C is one of the most well-known nutrients. Many people think of it as the vitamin that helps prevent colds or keeps the...

A simple blood pressure drug may help you live longer, scientists say

A common medicine used to treat high blood pressure may also help people live longer and stay healthier as they age, according to new...

Common heartburn drugs may harm your kidneys

Medicines called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are used by millions of people around the world to treat common stomach problems. These problems include heartburn,...

Feeling dizzy could be a warning sign of this disease

Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo is something many people go through at some point in their lives. It may feel like the room is...

These everyday drinks may lower your blood pressure naturally

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. Many people live with it without even...

This depression drug may prevent suicidal thoughts quickly

Suicidal thoughts can feel overwhelming and frightening. For many people living with depression, these thoughts can appear suddenly and become very intense. Traditional treatments, such...

This Amazon berry could boost cancer treatment in a surprising way

A small fruit from the Amazon rainforest is gaining attention from scientists around the world. Known as camu-camu, this berry has long been valued...

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Why the Small Magellanic Cloud is behaving so strangely

Astronomers have discovered that one of our closest neighboring galaxies is going through a dramatic transformation—and they can watch it happening in real time. The...

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...