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Lost for 1,000 years: Ancient Hymn to Babylon unearthed
A long-lost hymn praising the ancient city of Babylon has been rediscovered after being forgotten for over a thousand years.
The exciting find was made...
Nerve damage in hands and feet often missed, study shows
A new study has found that nerve damage in the hands and feet, known as neuropathy, is much more common than many people realize—and...
Stopping blood pressure drugs in older people may be safer than expected
A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that stopping blood pressure medications in some older adults living in long-term care facilities may not increase...
Low blood sugar may worsen diabetic eye disease, study finds
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health and led by scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine has uncovered how low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) may...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
Men who carry two copies of a common genetic variant may face more than double the risk of developing dementia in their lifetime, according to new...
Study shows a new way to cure high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common and dangerous condition. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the walls of...
Boosting physical activity in midlife may help prevent Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests that increasing physical activity between the ages of 45 and 65 could help protect the brain and reduce the risk...
Thyroid treatment may raise heart disease risk
Levothyroxine, a widely used medication for thyroid problems, is one of the most prescribed drugs in the United States. Its popularity shows just how...
This drug may be a better first choice for high blood pressure
A large new study from Columbia University is challenging the way many doctors treat high blood pressure. The research suggests that a commonly used...
Long-term use of this drug may increase blood pressure
Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used painkillers in the world. It is often recommended as a safer option than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
Stable indoor temperatures may protect brain health in older people
A new study shows that the temperature inside your home might have a bigger impact on your brain than you think—especially if you're an...
Throat problems may interfere with blood pressure control, study finds
A new study from the University of Southampton has found that people with throat problems might have a harder time keeping their blood pressure...
Study shows surprising new cause of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many parts of the world. In the United States, it’s responsible for about one in...
Can marijuana change your DNA?
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is becoming more widely used across the United States as more states make it legal. In 2019, nearly 48...
Blood pressure drug linked to skin cancer risk in older people
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects more than one in three adults in Australia aged 18 and over. If left untreated, it can...
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Scientists discover missing matter in the universe
The vast majority of matter in the universe is dark—it is entirely invisible and detected only through its gravitational effects.
Ordinary matter—everything from protons to...
How a pizza-sized robot and VR could change lunar missions
Someday, robots might crawl across the moon helping astronauts build science labs and even future homes—and some of the early work to make that...
New AI-designed materials could cut energy bills and tame heat
Imagine a future where your home stays cool in the summer without blasting the air conditioner—and your electricity bill is much lower.
Thanks to a...
Scientists capture the universe in motion
After years of preparation, U.K. astronomers are celebrating a major milestone as the Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals its first dazzling images of the...
The space metal that shrinks with heat and helps us find new worlds
NASA is getting closer to building the powerful telescopes needed to find Earth-like planets beyond our solar system, thanks to a surprising new material...