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How age-related hearing loss may affect the brain and memory

Age-related hearing loss, known as presbycusis, affects millions of older adults and often makes it difficult to understand speech, especially in noisy environments. Scientists have...

High-Polyphenol olive oil could help lower blood pressure

Researchers from La Trobe University have found that extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols may help lower blood pressure in healthy adults. The study,...

Do diet drinks really help you lose weight?

Diet drinks are a popular choice for people hoping to maintain their weight or shed a few extra pounds. Marketed as low- or zero-calorie alternatives...

Birth control can reduce PCOS symptoms without added heart or diabetes risk

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania brings relief to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It shows that taking birth control pills—either alone...

Scientists reveal diet pattern that may lower prostate cancer death risk

Scientists from New York University and collaborating institutions have found that eating a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a lower risk of prostate...

Smart mouth patch could detect gum disease before you feel symptoms

A small patch that sticks inside the mouth may soon help detect gum disease and other oral inflammation long before symptoms appear. Researchers at Texas...

The hidden cost of longevity: Can families afford elder care?

Americans are living longer than ever before, but the country is facing a difficult question: who will care for people as they reach extreme...

Why high altitude can make or break Olympic performance

For many Olympic athletes, getting ready to compete is not just about strength, speed, or endurance. When events take place high in the mountains, training...

Will Ozempic-style patches help you lose weight

Could a simple patch, inspired by the weight-loss drug Ozempic, really help you shed excess kilos without the pain and effort of an injection? Promotions...

Healthy eating and exercise together help cut harmful body fat

Most people know that eating better and being more active are good for their health. But a new study from the University of Cambridge shows...

DASH diet cuts 10-year heart disease risk in just 8 weeks, study finds

Scientists from Harvard Medical School and other institutions have found that the DASH diet may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease within just...

Coffee may protect you from a certain type of cancer

We all know that coffee is a popular drink worldwide. Many adults like to start their day with a hot cup of coffee. Some people...

Best vitamins and minerals to help manage diabetes naturally

Living with diabetes means taking care of what you eat, how active you are, and how well you manage stress. But even if you eat...

Anti-inflammatory foods may help prevent heart disease, study finds

Your heart—the tireless engine that keeps you going—deserves the best care possible. Growing evidence suggests that chronic inflammation plays a key role in heart...

Your daily coffee habit could help protect your brain, study finds

Drinking a moderate amount of coffee or tea each day may do more than boost energy — it could also help protect the brain...

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Living in space can change where your brain sits in your skull

Going to space is harsh on the human body, and as a new study from our research team finds, the brain shifts upward and...

Mars’ “young” volcanoes tell a story of long, hidden activity

Volcanoes may look like simple mountains that erupted once and then fell silent, but in reality they are often the surface expression of complex...

Yangtze river fishing ban sparks dramatic wildlife comeback after 70 years

After decades of environmental decline, the Yangtze River is showing early signs of recovery thanks to a sweeping fishing ban introduced by China in...

Meet the new TikTok, same as the old TikTok

After a legislative ban, a trip to the Supreme Court, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok recently made a deal to spin out an American...

Astronomers watch a giant star quietly collapse into a black hole

Astronomers have captured one of the clearest views ever of a massive star dying—not in a dramatic supernova explosion, but by quietly collapsing into...