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Scientists find new way to slow breast cancer in the lungs

When breast cancer spreads beyond the breast, it becomes much more dangerous. The lungs are one of the most common places where this cancer...

Why Alzheimer’s patients lose track of time and place at the same time

New research is changing how scientists understand memory. A study from the University of Oslo suggests that our brain does not separate time and...

Seaweed could heal wounds naturally, study finds

Chronic wounds are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world. In developed countries, about 2% of the population suffers...

Six weeks of boxing training can reduce high blood pressure

Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level is very important for long-term health. When blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on...

Do you still need beta-blockers years after a heart attack?

For many years, people who survived a heart attack were told to take beta-blockers for the rest of their lives. These medicines help reduce...

A hidden brain signal may hold the key to Alzheimer’s prevention

Many people believe that Alzheimer’s disease only begins in old age. However, scientists now know that the changes linked to this condition can start...

The essential vitamins your body to stay strong after 50

As people get older, their bodies go through many changes. These changes can affect energy levels, bone strength, memory, and the immune system. After the...

Even a few more steps a day can cut heart disease risk, study shows

A new large study has found that simply walking more each day can greatly lower the risk of serious heart problems, especially for people...

Blood pressure drugs may increase risk of this skin disease

Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes red, dry, and scaly patches on the skin...

New pain drug may relieve nerve pain without addiction risk, study finds

Chronic nerve pain is one of the most difficult health problems to treat. It affects millions of people around the world and can last...

Study finds a curable cause of high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common and serious health problem. It can quietly damage the body over time and increase the...

A simple diabetes pill that may protect your heart

A new international study has found that a common diabetes medicine, taken as a daily pill, may help protect people from serious heart problems...

New drug may reverse dangerous fatty liver disease

Liver disease is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. The liver plays a vital role in the body....

Can krill oil help your muscles stay strong?

As people grow older, it is very common to notice a gradual loss of muscle strength and size. This natural process is known as...

Scientists find a surprising natural solution for high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people, especially as they get...

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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...