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These fruits and vegetables may lower Crohn’s disease risk, study finds

Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the digestive system. It is part of a group of illnesses known as inflammatory bowel diseases. People...

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...

Smart bandage releases antibiotics only when needed, improving healing

Treating wounds may soon become safer and more precise thanks to a new invention from scientists at Brown University. In a recent study published in...

Women with cancer live longer but suffer more severe treatment side effects

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with different forms of the...

What you need to know about fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease is a condition that happens when too much fat builds up inside the liver. The liver is one of the most...

Irregular heartbeats may be less predictable than we thought

A new study from the University of Alberta has revealed something surprising about how our hearts respond to low oxygen conditions. While doctors often rely...

You don’t have to lose weight to reverse prediabetes

For many years, people have believed that the best way to prevent diabetes is to lose weight. Doctors often tell patients with prediabetes to eat...

Your gut may be quietly worsening chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is a serious and growing health problem around the world. It happens when the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter...

Smarter blood test could detect Alzheimer’s with better accuracy

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that slowly affects memory, thinking, and daily life. Scientists have long known that two key proteins are...

Can cocoa protect your heart and blood pressure?

New research suggests that a natural compound found in cocoa may help protect the heart and improve blood vessel health, even in people who...

Scientists find where the deadliest ovarian cancer begins

Scientists have made an important discovery about one of the most dangerous forms of ovarian cancer, offering new hope for earlier detection and better...

What really causes high blood pressure?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people have it without even knowing,...

New pill could treat diabetes and obesity without harsh side effects

Scientists in Sweden have developed a new type of drug that could help people with type 2 diabetes and obesity in a safer and...

Common constipation drug may help protect kidneys

Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a serious and long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. The kidneys play a...

Scientists find surprising link between arthritis and blood cancer

A new study has revealed an unexpected link between a rare form of arthritis and genetic changes that are usually seen in blood cancers....

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Ancient plant viruses may have originated before the last ice age

A group of plant viruses that infect many important crops may have origins stretching back tens of thousands of years, long before humans began...

Scientists revive 100-year-old material to create powerful new infrared devices

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a new way to use some of the oldest known semiconductor materials to improve infrared technology. Their work could...

Scientists build AI chip powered by light instead of electricity

Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

Why subway systems are getting hotter—and why commuters are feeling it

For many commuters, stepping into a subway station means stepping into a wave of heat. A new study suggests that this uncomfortable experience is not...

Smartphone therapy could help adults living with ADHD

A new scientific study suggests that a digital therapy program delivered through a smartphone or computer may help adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, commonly...