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Many risky brain-affecting drugs begin from hospitals

Many older adults rely on medications to manage their health, but some drugs can have serious side effects, especially those that affect the brain. These...

Study finds a new stroke treatment

A stroke happens suddenly, often without warning. It begins when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked, cutting off oxygen and nutrients that...

Surgery or new weight-loss drugs: which protects your heart better?

Obesity is a common health problem around the world. It happens when a person has too much body fat, and it can affect many...

Why some people stay sharp while others decline faster in Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly affects memory and thinking. It is the most common cause of dementia and mainly affects older adults. People...

Alzheimer’s may start decades earlier than you think

Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that begins when memory problems appear. However, new research from Mayo Clinic suggests that the disease...

This new method could make jet engine parts more durable than ever

Parts used in aircraft engines, power plants, and other high-temperature machines must survive extreme stress for long periods of time. Many of these parts are...

What is black garlic

You may have seen black garlic appear more frequently in grocery stores, restaurants, and online recipes over the past few years. Many chefs and food...

Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat

Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...

Scientists finally discover the true edge of the Milky Way

For many years, astronomers have wondered where the Milky Way truly “ends.” Unlike a solid object, our galaxy does not have a clear boundary. Its...

Scientists create smart materials that “understand” light’s handedness

Scientists have developed a new type of semiconductor material that can do something unusual: it can tell the difference between left- and right-handed light...

Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting, but confirmation can take years

Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae—clouds of interstellar dust and gas—hundreds or thousands of...

Study finds big cause of high heart disease risk in older women

Many women experience major changes in their health after menopause. One of the most serious concerns is the increased risk of heart disease. For years,...

Why Alzheimer’s does not progress the same way in everyone

Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a slow and steady loss of memory and thinking ability. Many people imagine that once the disease begins,...

Why struggling to understand your feelings can make chronic pain worse over time

Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. Unlike short-term pain that goes away after an injury heals, chronic...

Continuous glucose monitors improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes

Living with type 2 diabetes means making daily decisions about food, activity, and medication. One of the most important parts of managing the condition...

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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...

Mars may have had a giant ocean—Scientists spot a “bathtub ring” clue

Scientists have found new evidence that Mars may once have been home to a vast ocean covering about one-third of the planet. The discovery comes...

Laser-powered propulsion could cut travel to Alpha Centauri to just 20 years

Traveling to the nearest star system, Alpha Centauri, is far beyond the reach of today’s rockets. With current technology, such a journey would take...

Astronomers find stunning birthplace of cosmic “buckyballs” in deep space

Astronomers have captured stunning new images of a distant cloud of gas and dust where unusual molecules called “buckyballs” are formed. Using the powerful James...