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AI: The new frontier in predicting disease outbreaks
In the world of healthcare, one of the greatest challenges is predicting and preparing for disease outbreaks. From flu seasons to global pandemics like...
This test can reduce lung cancer deaths
A groundbreaking study from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine has shown that biomarker testing in individuals at high risk for lung...
The best and worst drinks for healthy aging after 60
As we age, what we drink can have a bigger impact on our health than we might think. For adults over 60, staying properly...
A strong link between heart disease and advanced breast cancer
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer are the two leading causes of death in the United States.
A new study by researchers at The University of...
Protecting your vision as you age: 7 simple tips backed by science
As we grow older, our bodies change in many ways, and our eyes are no exception. For many people, blurry vision, trouble seeing at...
Research finds 13 new genes that increase bone disease risk
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a condition where the cartilage cushioning the joints gradually breaks down. Over time, this leads to...
Getting stronger after 50: Why strength training matters
As we age, staying strong and healthy becomes more important than ever. For people in their 50s, strength training is one of the best...
This drug helps treat heart and kidney disease in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes face a higher chance of developing serious health issues like heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and kidney disease. Managing...
This nutrient is the key to control high blood pressure
Salt is a common part of our meals, but eating too much of it can be bad for our health. High salt intake is...
This type of fruits may hold the key to fighting obesity and diabetes
Scientists at Western University have discovered a promising natural compound in sweet oranges and tangerines that may help combat obesity, diabetes, and heart disease....
Study links high blood pressure drug to chronic skin disease
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes red, itchy, and scaly patches on the skin, most often...
Study finds promising therapy for diabetic kidney disease
A new cell therapy trial from the University of Galway has shown encouraging results for people with type 2 diabetes and worsening kidney disease,...
Intensive blood pressure treatment can be life-saving for older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that often goes unnoticed because it rarely causes symptoms. However, it is a major risk...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs: benefits and side effects
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are widely prescribed, especially as people get older, to protect against heart problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, and other age-related health issues.
These...
Why managing your weight gets harder after 50—and how to succeed
For many people, maintaining a healthy weight becomes more challenging after 50. Even if you eat the same foods and exercise as much as...
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Engineers create tiny switch to make the Internet faster and smarter
Every second, terabytes of data—enough to download thousands of movies—travel through fiber-optic cables as light.
These cables act like super-fast highways, moving information around the...
The lunar surface remelted, obscuring an easy answer to its true age
How old is the Moon?
Astronaut-gathered samples from the lunar surface put its age at about 4.35 billion years. However, other evidence suggests it’s much...
Breakthroughs in carbon capture and storage
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time, driven largely by the carbon dioxide (CO₂) we release into the atmosphere from...
Are biodegradable electronics the future of eco-friendly tech?
Imagine a world where your old gadgets disappear like fallen leaves, breaking down harmlessly into the environment instead of piling up in landfills.
This vision...
You’re made of carbon that took a journey into intergalactic space
I’ve used this fact a gazillion times; every atom in your body has been through the core of a star!
The carbon in our bones...