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A simple blood test may help detect dangerous prostate cancer earlier

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men around the world. In many countries, including Germany, it is the most frequently...

Some patients may maintain weight loss with fewer injections

Drugs known as GLP‑1 medications have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Medicines such as semaglutide, which are sold under...

Why bubble tea can be bad to your health

Bubble tea has become one of the most popular drinks in many cities around the world. In the United Kingdom and many other countries,...

AI can detect hormone disease from hand photos

Scientists in Japan have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can help detect a rare hormone disease by looking only at photographs of...

New material could replace indium in displays and solar cells

Scientists have developed a new type of transparent electrode that avoids the use of indium, a rare and expensive metal widely used in modern...

Popular weight‑loss and diabetes drugs may increase risks of bone and joint problems

Drugs known as GLP‑1 receptor agonists have become very popular in recent years. These medicines are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and,...

Cannabis compounds show surprising power to fight fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease has quietly become one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people have this condition without realizing...

New therapy may finally cure type 1 diabetes

Type 1 diabetes is a serious disease that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. People with this condition cannot produce enough...

A simple cheek swab may help detect schizophrenia earlier

Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hearing...

Tiny wireless eye implant may reverse vision loss in older people

A small wireless device placed inside the eye may help restore vision for people who have lost their sight because of a serious eye...

Scientists discover how to make pancreatic cancer treatments work better

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. Doctors and scientists have struggled for many years to find...

Why exercise should be a core treatment for mental illness

People living with serious mental health conditions often face a hidden health crisis that many people do not realize. Studies have shown that individuals with...

Adding these minerals to drinking water could help lower blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Doctors often call it a “silent killer” because many...

Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns

Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....

Study finds a hidden cause of aggressive breast cancers

Scientists are beginning to understand why some breast cancers become more dangerous after menopause, especially for women who have obesity. New research suggests that...

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Can Martian soil kill Earth microbes? Water bears reveal surprising clues

Scientists are using one of Earth’s toughest microscopic creatures to explore an important question for future space travel: Could the soil on Mars naturally...

6 million years ago something slammed into modern-day Brazil

Giant impacts on Earth's surface can be cataclysmic events with far-reaching consequences. They can excavate massive craters like the Vredefort Crater. There's also growing evidence...

Early Mars was warm and wet not icy

A recent study showed that Mars was warm and wet billions of years ago. The finding contrasts with another theory that this era was mainly...

3 popular password managers are less secure than promised

People who regularly use online services have between 100 and 200 passwords. Very few can remember every single one. Password managers are therefore extremely helpful,...

Your tires may be broadcasting your movements without you knowing

A safety feature found in most modern cars could also be quietly exposing drivers to tracking, according to new research from the IMDEA Networks...