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How creative therapy may help rewire the ADHD brain
For many people, ADHD is linked with frustration. It can make it hard to pay attention, follow instructions, or stay focused on tasks. Parents,...
No link found between pregnancy use of paracetamol and autism in children
Paracetamol, also called acetaminophen, is a common medicine used around the world to treat pain and fever. It is often considered one of the...
Why one side of the Milky Way is hotter than the other
Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why one side of our galaxy is warmer than the other, and the explanation is something you might...
How the Milky Way’s smallest neighbors reveal the early universe
Astronomers have long been fascinated by tiny galaxies that orbit the Milky Way.
These faint and fragile systems, known as ultra-faint dwarf galaxies, are often...
A brain chemical may hold the key to restoring memory in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of memory loss in older adults.
It slowly damages...
One daily pill could lower repeat stroke risk by 40%
Recovering from a stroke is often only the first step in a long journey. Many patients who survive a stroke remain at risk of...
Why more young adults are dying from rectal cancer—and what needs to change
For decades, colorectal cancer was mainly seen as a disease of older adults. Most health advice focused on screening people later in life, and...
Many older adults start high-risk drugs in hospitals
Medications that affect the brain can be helpful in some situations, but they can also carry serious risks, especially for older adults.
A new study...
New drug may restore movement after stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. It happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly blocked, causing...
Hidden everyday chemicals linked to higher blood cancer risk
Many everyday products contain chemicals that most people rarely think about. Among these are PFAS, a large group of man-made substances used to make...
Why obesity may make breathing harder for older people
Breathing is something most people do without thinking, but it can become more difficult with age. As the body grows older, the lungs naturally...
Stress across a lifetime linked to faster aging and weaker bodies
Growing older is often seen as a natural process that happens to everyone in a similar way. But new research shows that this is...
Emotional awareness can shape how people live with chronic pain
Chronic pain is a long-lasting condition that affects nearly one in four adults. It is usually defined as pain that continues for more than...
Study finds how brain inflammation spirals in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to memory loss and difficulty thinking clearly. One of the key features of...
Mouth germs may slow heart healing, study finds
Most people think brushing and flossing are only important for keeping teeth clean and avoiding bad breath.
However, new research shows that oral health may...
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Scientists map hidden magnetic fields on the sun’s far side
From Earth, we only ever see half of the sun.
The other half—the far side—is always hidden from view. But what happens there still matters.
Powerful...
Cosmic dances reveal the true weight of young stars in Orion
A star’s mass decides almost everything about its life, from how bright it shines to how it eventually dies.
But for young stars hidden deep...
Astronomers spot a Jupiter-like planet with possible ice clouds
Astronomers have discovered a distant planet similar to Jupiter that may be covered with thick clouds, offering new insights into how giant planets form...
Scientists turn depleted oil reservoirs into hydrogen storage
Hydrogen is often seen as a key fuel for a cleaner future because it burns without producing carbon dioxide.
However, storing and transporting hydrogen is...
Tough fungi could survive the journey to Mars, study finds
Fungi are already known for being tough, but new research suggests that some types might be strong enough to survive the long and harsh...