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Omega-3 supplements linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds

Omega-3 supplements have become extremely popular among older adults around the world. Many people take fish oil capsules every day because they believe the supplements...

Simple 10-minute exercises done lying down may improve balance and stability

Many people know exercise is important for staying healthy, but not everyone enjoys standing workouts, gym sessions, or high-intensity exercise routines. Some people may have...

Artery widening, not blockages, may be a surprising cause of common stroke

For decades, many doctors believed that blocked arteries caused by fatty buildup were the main reason behind most strokes. This idea shaped the way stroke...

WHO places entire cruise ship under high-risk monitoring after deadly hantavirus outbreak

Health officials around the world are closely watching a cruise ship outbreak involving a rare and dangerous disease called hantavirus after three passengers died...

A compound from garlic could help fight muscle weakness in older people

Muscle weakness is one of the most common problems that comes with aging. Many older adults gradually lose strength, energy, balance, and mobility as...

Scientists accidentally discover asthma drug could fight severe fatty liver disease

A surprising discovery during kidney research has led scientists to a possible new treatment for one of the world’s fastest-growing liver diseases. Researchers at the...

Simple at-home blood test may detect dementia risk years earlier

Dementia is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. Millions of people are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected...

Large study finds strong link between cannabis addiction and depression

As cannabis becomes more widely used around the world, scientists are paying closer attention to how it may affect mental health. While some people use...

AI test could detect heart failure early

Heart failure is becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing health problems. The condition happens when the heart becomes too weak to pump enough blood...

Hidden genes can greatly raise blood clot risk in older people

Blood clots are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world every year. Some blood clots can block blood flow in...

Popular cholesterol drugs have surprising side effects

Millions of people around the world take cholesterol-lowering medicines every day to protect their hearts and stay healthy as they age. Doctors often prescribe these...

Scientists find hidden eye risk in popular blood pressure drugs

Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of...

Early warning signs of Parkinson’s disease many people miss

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that mainly affects movement and physical control. It develops slowly over time and usually becomes worse as...

Simple 4-in-1 heart pill may dramatically cut risk of heart attacks and strokes

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide. Millions of people die every year from heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. Many of...

This common blood pressure drug is safer than other drugs

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, and many...

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Where on earth were you millions of years ago?

Have you ever wondered where your home would have been millions of years ago? A new online tool developed by an international team of Earth...

What happens when a star gets too close to a black hole

Supermassive black holes are among the most enigmatic objects in the universe. They typically weigh millions or even billions of times the mass of the...

Scientists create lead-free solar panels for homes, offices, and wearables

Researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new type of indoor solar panel that is safer, more environmentally friendly, and highly efficient. This...

Scientists discover faster, greener way to recycle lithium-ion batteries

As the world uses more smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising quickly. But recycling these batteries remains a major...

One device, two jobs: A solar cell that also shines like an LED

Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it. Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...