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For some diabetes patients, less medicine means better health

A new study offers hopeful news for people living with type 2 diabetes. It shows that some patients may be able to reduce or...

How much should you lower cholesterol? new research gives a clear answer

Many people know that high cholesterol is bad for the heart, but not everyone understands how much it should be lowered. For people who...

Punching away high blood pressure: a simple boxing routine shows powerful heart benefits

do not feel any symptoms, which is why it is often called a “silent condition.” Over time, however, it can damage the heart and blood...

Study shows a new way to treat frontotemporal dementia

Diseases that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia, are some of the most difficult conditions to treat. These diseases slowly damage...

AI can find hidden heart disease risk in routine eye scans

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years without clear warning signs. By...

Study finds the hidden cause of early pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. It is often called a “silent” disease because it usually does not cause...

“Twice-a-year” blood pressure shot may save millions of lives

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often...

Common sleep problem could quietly damage your brain

A study has revealed that a common sleep disorder may be affecting brain health more seriously than many people realize. Obstructive sleep apnea, often...

‘Magic mushroom’ may boost brain flexibility for weeks

Scientists are becoming more interested in how psychedelic drugs might help the brain. These substances were once seen mainly as dangerous or recreational, but...

This common fat may help cancer spread even after you stop eating it

A new study from researchers at IRB Barcelona has revealed a surprising and concerning link between a common type of fat and the spread...

Can people with high blood pressure drink coffee or green tea?

Many people love starting their day with a cup of coffee. It can help you feel more awake, improve your mood, and even support...

Osteoarthritis linked to many chronic diseases

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health conditions in the world, especially among older adults. It affects the joints and can make daily...

This simple test may miss early kidney disease

Many people have routine health checkups every year, and one common test is a urine test. This test may seem simple, but it can reveal...

This blood pressure number may help prevent stroke and dementia

Most people know that keeping blood pressure under control is important for heart health. However, new research from the University of Miami shows that...

Early clues of heart failure you should never ignore

Heart failure is a common but serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its name, it does not mean...

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Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals

During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals. A study of ancient...

Scientists discover “rotten egg” planet with a massive ocean of lava

Astronomers have discovered a strange new kind of planet beyond our solar system—one that may be covered by a vast, long-lasting ocean of molten...

Paleontologists uncover a new Spinosaurus species by following a clue from a decades‑old book...

My fixation on a small, desolate locale in the heart of the Sahara Desert started with a single line buried in a 630-page tome...

Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently

How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs? Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...

A giant space rock’s scars may reveal how planets were born

Asteroid 16 Psyche has puzzled scientists for more than 200 years. Now, new research suggests that its large craters could hold the key to understanding...