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Hormone therapy during menopause may improve heart health

A new study suggests that hormone therapy, often used to ease symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, may also improve heart...

Is it dementia or just aging? Understanding memory loss

As people grow older, it’s common to forget things now and then. Misplacing keys, forgetting someone’s name, or struggling to find the right word...

Can stress cause type 2 diabetes?

Most people know that poor diet and lack of exercise can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. But fewer people are aware that...

Can anxiety cause physical pain?

Anxiety is something many people experience—whether it’s worrying about a job interview, public speaking, or a loved one’s health. But what’s less known is...

Scientists may have witnessed the birth of a supermassive black hole in galaxy ‘infinity’

In a discovery that could change how we understand the universe, a team of astronomers led by Yale’s Pieter van Dokkum has found what...

This elephant robot bends, twists, and walks like the real thing

Scientists have developed a new 3D printing method that mimics the way animals move by blending soft and rigid materials—just like muscles and bones...

Copper brings new life to sodium-ion batteries for a greener future

Sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention as a cheaper and more eco-friendly alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Since sodium is the sixth most common element on...

Why drones and AI can’t quickly find missing flood victims, yet

For search and rescue, AI is not more accurate than humans, but it is far faster. Recent successes in applying computer vision and machine learning...

Rare visitor from another star system captured by Hawaiian Telescope

Astronomers have spotted a cosmic traveler passing through our Solar System — only the third of its kind ever discovered. Using the powerful Gemini North...

Obesity-linked cancer deaths have tripled in the U.S. over 20 years

Cancer deaths linked to obesity have tripled in the United States over the last 20 years, according to new research presented at ENDO 2025,...

New research links Parkinson’s disease to heart problems

Parkinson’s disease is mostly known for causing problems with movement and the brain. But a new study suggests it may also affect the heart. Scientists...

Low blood sugar may worsen diabetic eye disease, study finds

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, might play a harmful role in...

Heart failure linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds

More than six million people in the U.S. live with heart failure, and a new study suggests that this condition may also speed up...

New treatment could help people with type 2 diabetes stop insulin injections

More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and many of them have type 2 diabetes. While this condition is often...

Foods to avoid for healthy blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart attacks and strokes. While medicine...

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Scientists map out future for fast-charging lithium–sulfur batteries

Imagine plugging in your electric car, grabbing a coffee, and coming back to a fully charged vehicle in just 12 minutes. That’s the future scientists...

Scientists discover seagull-sized pterosaur in Arizona desert

A team of researchers led by the Smithsonian has discovered the oldest known pterosaur fossil in North America. Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that lived alongside...

These are the most concerning pieces of space debris

Tens of thousands of pieces of space debris are hurtling around Earth right now. These defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, collision fragments and even a...

Scientists discover eco-friendly way to make electronics using proteins

Scientists have discovered a cleaner, more eco-friendly way to make the tiny materials that power our electronic devices. These materials, called semiconductors, are essential for...

Super-thin clay filters could unlock hidden lithium in water

Lithium powers many parts of our modern world—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and military gear. As demand for lithium continues to soar, countries...