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Daylight saving time may trigger more migraine headaches

Every spring, most states in the United States move their clocks forward by one hour to begin daylight saving time. Many people treat this...

I’m a doctor. This is the surprising truth about teen suicides

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis...

Many Americans still don’t know colon cancer can be prevented

Colon cancer, also called colorectal cancer, has become one of the most serious health threats for younger adults in recent years. Doctors have noticed...

Scientists unlock sulfur’s potential for cheaper, high-capacity EV batteries

As electric vehicles and electric aircraft become more common, the world’s demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising rapidly. According to S&P Global Insights, battery demand...

A simple saliva test may soon detect Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and schizophrenia early

Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and schizophrenia affect millions of people around the world. These conditions can seriously impact a person’s movement,...

New two-drug therapy may help people lose weight while protecting muscle

A new study suggests that combining two medicines may help people lose a large amount of weight while protecting their muscles at the same...

AI blood test could detect pancreatic cancer much earlier

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. Many patients do not know they have the disease until...

A gentler cancer treatment could freeze small kidney tumors

Kidney cancer is one of the more common cancers diagnosed in adults, and in recent years doctors have become better at detecting it early....

Daylight saving time may trigger more migraine headaches and reduce deep sleepDaylight saving time...

Every spring, most states in the United States move their clocks forward by one hour to begin daylight saving time. The idea behind this...

AI can detect Alzheimer’s years earlier by reading tiny brain changes

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared illnesses of old age. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and independence. As the disease progresses,...

Study of 5 million people suggests a simpler blood pressure drug may work better

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and is a...

Why so many older people are afraid of cholesterol-drug statins

Statins are among the most widely used medicines in the world. Doctors often prescribe them to people who have high cholesterol or a higher...

Daily vitamin D may slow aging in older people

A large scientific study has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one important part of the aging process inside...

Scientists find a hidden cause of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It is known for being difficult to detect, spreading quickly,...

Scientists find how to reverse anxiety and social withdrawal

Anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal are some of the most common mental health problems in the world. Millions of people struggle with these conditions,...

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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...

Ancient love stories: How Neanderthal–human relationships shaped our DNA

Our DNA carries the history of ancient migrations, encounters, and relationships between different human groups. A new study suggests that intimate connections between modern humans...