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Too much sitting increases risks for heart disease and diabetes in older people
Spending too much time sitting can raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people over 60, according to a new international study.
The...
Family history may predict faster heart damage in young people
A major new study has found that teenagers with a family history of heart-related diseases may be more likely to develop early signs of...
Why childhood stress may raise metabolic syndrome risk in women
A new study from McGill University has uncovered how stress in childhood could lead to serious health problems for some women later in life.
Researchers...
Brain activity offers clues to fatigue and mental health
Feeling tired is something everyone experiences, but science still struggles to measure fatigue in an objective way.
A new international study led by the University...
This robotic dog can remember every step—and it could save lives
Imagine a robotic dog that can see its surroundings, remember where it has been, understand spoken instructions, and make smart decisions in real time.
That...
This new chip uses sound waves to grab and move tiny objects
Sound is usually something we hear, not something we touch.
But researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to turn acoustic waves into invisible...
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump's global tariffs are legal.
Until recently, tariffs rarely made headlines.
Yet...
Scientists reveal mosasaurs swam in rivers alongside dinosaurs
Mosasaurs are best known as fearsome marine reptiles that ruled the oceans at the end of the dinosaur era. But new research suggests these...
Scientists discover a hidden black hole monster from the early universe
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a surprising cosmic impostor lurking in the early universe.
The object, a distant galaxy nicknamed...
This kidney sensor can help control blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how our kidneys help control blood pressure. A new study has identified a special "pressure sensor" inside...
What you should know about sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, even when someone is active, like playing basketball or walking with friends.
The person may suddenly collapse, pass...
Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Popular blood pressure drug recalled over contamination risk
A common medicine used to treat high blood pressure is being removed from shelves after tests showed that some batches might be contaminated with...
Why people with diabetes must prioritize eye health
Taking care of your eyes is important for everyone, but it's especially important if you have diabetes. Diabetes is a common health condition that...
Too much energy drinks may pose huge stroke risk
Drinking several strong energy drinks every day may lead to a serious stroke, even in people who seem healthy. This warning comes from a...
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Ancient DNA from Southern Africa rewrites the story of human origins
A major new study has revealed that a group of people in southern Africa lived in partial isolation for hundreds of thousands of years—offering...
New wearable device makes heavy body armor feel lighter for soldiers
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have created a lightweight wearable device that can take up to 90 percent of the weight of body armor off...
Astronomers discover a surprisingly mature spiral galaxy from the early universe
Astronomers have discovered a beautiful, well-formed spiral galaxy from a time when the universe was still very young—only 1.5 billion years after the Big...
Scientists find over 16,000 dinosaur footprints along an ancient Bolivian Shoreline
A remarkable fossil site in Bolivia has revealed more than 16,000 dinosaur footprints, offering one of the most detailed pictures ever found of how...
Astronomers discover giant spinning thread of galaxies 140 million light-years away
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest rotating structures ever seen in the universe: a razor-thin line of galaxies inside a massive, spinning cosmic...