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Rare genetic discovery offers new hope for asthma treatment
Scientists at deCODE genetics have uncovered a rare genetic variant in the STAT6 gene that protects against asthma, a breakthrough published in the Journal...
How antioxidants can protect against cancer and heart disease
Antioxidants have gained a lot of attention in recent years for their potential to protect against serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease.
Found in...
Scientists harness human biomolecules to generate green energy
A new breakthrough in eco-friendly energy has been made by researchers at the University of Limerick (UL) in Ireland.
They’ve developed a way to grow...
Scientists create crystals that pull water from the air without energy
A team of researchers from Jilin University and NYU Abu Dhabi has developed an incredible new material that can harvest water directly from the...
Scientists explore ‘dark big bang’ as the birthplace of dark matter
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Colgate University sheds light on a new theory about the mysterious origins of dark matter.
Assistant Professor of Physics...
California’s land is sinking due to groundwater pumping, study reveals
Land in California’s San Joaquin Valley has been sinking at record-breaking rates over the past two decades due to excessive groundwater pumping.
A new study,...
Innovative treatments for vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is one of the most common types of dementia, caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. This can happen due to...
Let’s talk turkey: 6 safety pitfalls to avoid on Thanksgiving
For decades, Thanksgiving has been a time when families gather together at the beginning of a busy holiday season.
As an emergency physician, I have...
Basketball coach didn’t think his symptoms were a big deal. Good thing he went...
When Walt Morris started experiencing a handful of symptoms in early 2022, he downplayed every one of them.
Neck pain? Must be stress.
Headaches? Nothing a...
Blood pressure swings linked to sudden heart death
Middle-aged adults whose blood pressure levels change frequently over time might face a higher chance of sudden cardiac death compared to those with steadier...
Some brain supplements may contribute to early Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have discovered that high levels of an enzyme called PHGDH in the blood might serve as...
These two treatments can manage type 2 diabetes better
A recent study by researchers at the University of North Carolina has identified two medications, liraglutide and insulin glargine, as the most effective options...
This hormone may improve liver health in people with fatty liver disease
A study led by scientists at Massachusetts General Hospital has found that growth hormone could help improve liver health in people with nonalcoholic fatty...
This beverage may help lower blood pressure
A study from The University of Western Australia suggests that drinking three cups of black tea a day might help reduce blood pressure, which...
Study finds root cause of early stage of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to detect early and treat effectively. By the time it’s discovered, it’s often advanced, making it...
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Elon Musk has turned X into a globally influential media platform—and there’s more to...
During the recent United States presidential election campaign, tech billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) saw record high usage.
The platform—and Musk...
The best way to find planet nine might be hundreds of tiny telescopes
Ever since William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781, astronomers have been eager to find new planets on the outer edge of the solar system.
But...
A new look at the most ancient light in the universe
In the earliest moments of the Universe, the first photons were trapped in a sea of ionized gas.
They scattered randomly with the hot nuclei...
Space tourism: The good, the bad, the meh
Space tourism here is here to stay, and will likely remain a permanent fixture of near-Earth activities for the foreseeable future.
But is it worth...
Astronomers defy the zone of avoidance to find hundreds of new galaxies
There is a region of the sky where astronomers fear to look. Filled with dark clouds of dust, it hides an unseen mass.
A mass...