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From diet to drugs: what really works for long-term weight loss

More than 2.5 billion adults worldwide are currently overweight or obese, according to estimates from the World Health Organization. This staggering number highlights a...

Chronic stress linked to higher stroke risk in these people

Young women who live with ongoing stress may face a higher risk of having a stroke, according to a study published on March 5,...

Early menopause linked to greater risk of memory loss, study finds

A recent study from Japan has found that women who go through menopause before the age of 40 are more likely to experience memory...

Chocolate instead of needles: a new way to take insulin

For millions of people with diabetes, injecting insulin every day is a routine—but unpleasant—part of life. About 75 million people around the world must...

A one minute scan of your foot could help prevent amputation – here’s how

Imagine having blocked arteries in your legs and not knowing it. At first, there may be no symptoms at all. Just occasional fatigue, cramping...

This new concrete eats CO₂ and builds stronger, greener cities

Concrete has helped build civilizations for thousands of years, from ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers. But today, it's also a big polluter—responsible for up to...

Chang’e-6 uncovers hidden history of the moon’s mysterious farside

For decades, scientists have wondered why the moon’s two sides are so different. The side we see from Earth, known as the nearside, is smoother...

Simple changes could cut AI energy use by 90%

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT have become hugely popular around the world. Every day, people use them for writing, translating, answering questions, and...

The Milky Way’s ghost galaxies: Are we surrounded by invisible neighbors?

The Milky Way might have many more neighboring galaxies than we’ve been able to detect so far, according to new research from scientists at...

Low-fat vegan diet reduces body acidity and promotes weight loss

A new study has found that following a low-fat vegan diet can significantly reduce the body’s acid levels and help people lose weight, compared...

How your eyes could help diagnose high blood pressure

Most people over the age of 40 regularly see an optometrist. But while most see their optometrist for an eye exam, many don’t realise...

Daytime sleepiness in older people could mean higher dementia risk

Older women who become increasingly sleepy during the day may face a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published on...

Black coffee may lower your death risk – but skip the sugar and cream

If you’re sipping your morning coffee for the energy boost, there might be an added bonus: longer life—if you drink it the right way. A...

The root cause of muscle weakness in older people

As people get older, many notice that their bodies don’t feel as strong as they once did. Climbing stairs might become harder, getting out...

Study finds new cause of Parkinson’s disease and new treatments

Parkinson’s Disease is a brain disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It slowly damages certain brain cells, making it hard for...

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Scientists capture stunning image of a distant black hole jet

In a major breakthrough for astronomy, scientists have captured an incredibly detailed image of a powerful jet shooting out from a distant black hole. This...

The oldest rocks on Earth are more than four billion years old

Earth formed about 4.6 billion years ago, during the geological eon known as the Hadean. The name “Hadean” comes from the Greek god of the...

Ancient DNA uncovers rare leprosy strain in the Americas thousands of years ago

A rare form of leprosy may have existed in the Americas long before European colonization, according to new research using ancient DNA. The discovery challenges...

Scientists solve billion-year-old mystery of how continents formed

Scientists have long wondered how Earth’s continents first formed. Now, a team of geologists from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has made an exciting...

Scientists build smart sensor system to quietly monitor ships underwater

In a breakthrough for naval technology, researchers in South Korea have created the country’s first real-time system that can predict how much noise a...