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Astronomers discover promising super Earth that could support life

A nearby planet that could potentially support life may be more Earth-like than scientists first believed. New observations suggest the planet, called GJ 3378b, is...

This VR headset knows how you feel—and uses it to tell a powerful story

Imagine putting on a virtual reality (VR) headset, walking into a glowing nightclub, and being greeted by someone who smiles and says, "Hey, you...

Doctors Find How to Predict Survival after A Heart Attack

When someone has a serious heart attack, every minute matters. Doctors need to know as quickly as possible who is likely to recover well...

Women Who Lift Weights May Protect Their Hearts More Than Expected

Women who include strength training in their weekly routine may be giving their hearts an extra layer of protection, according to a large new...

Scientists Discover a Powerful Way to Prevent Vision Loss

Millions of people around the world are living with glaucoma, but many do not know they have it. The disease usually develops so quietly...

Why Cholesterol Drug Statins Cause Muscle Pain

For many people with high cholesterol, statins are an essential part of staying healthy. These medicines help lower harmful cholesterol in the blood, slowing the...

Eye Doctor Visits Could Show Dangerous High Blood Pressure in Diabetes

People with diabetes already know they need regular check-ups to protect their health. They often visit doctors to monitor their blood sugar, kidneys, feet,...

New Blood Test Could Help Decide Who Needs Chemotherapy After Colon Cancer Surgery

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and is also one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. It...

New Brush Test Could Detect Oral Cancer Within 1 Hour

A simple brush rubbed gently inside the mouth could soon change the way doctors detect oral cancer. Researchers led by Queen Mary University of London...

Scientists Discover a Blood Protein That Could Warn of Dementia 20 Years Early

Most people think dementia begins when memory starts to fail, but scientists have learned that the disease develops silently for many years before the...

Century-Old BCG Vaccine Could Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

Can a century-old tuberculosis vaccine help protect the aging brain? According to new research from Mass General Brigham, the answer might be yes. Scientists have...

Why Some People Can’t Get Their Blood Pressure Under Control—And How AI Could Help

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it...

Common Thyroid Drug May Raise Heart Disease Risk If the Dose Is Not Carefully...

Millions of people around the world take levothyroxine every day to treat an underactive thyroid, a condition known as hypothyroidism. The thyroid is a small...

Popular Blood Pressure Drug May Have More Side Effects Than Doctors Once Thought

High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people take medicine every day to keep...

Hospital Blood Pressure Treatment May Be Riskier Than Many People Realize

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems around the world. It can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney...

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New water-powered battery could power wearables—and even destroy sensitive devices

Scientists have developed a new type of battery that runs using moisture from the air instead of the liquid chemicals found in most batteries. The...

Mars dust storms could create dangerous electric sparks, new study finds

Mars is famous for its huge dust storms, but scientists now believe these storms may do more than block sunlight and reduce visibility. A new...

New low-power antenna could protect satellites from signal jamming

Keeping satellite communications secure is becoming more important as space becomes increasingly crowded. Military and government satellites must continue sending and receiving information even when...

Scientists ‘listened’ to a fireball to trace its path across Alaska

When a bright fireball raced across the sky over Alaska last spring, scientists expected cameras and satellites to reveal exactly where it came from...

Tiny red galaxies may be the hidden source of mysterious cosmic neutrinos

A newly discovered group of tiny red galaxies may help solve one of astronomy's biggest mysteries: where the universe's highest-energy neutrinos come from. Using the...