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Diagnosing cancer with a drop of blood

For many patients with blood cancer, diagnosis and follow-up care can be physically and emotionally difficult. One of the most common cancers of this kind...

How your gut turn pomegranates into heart-protecting compounds

For decades, pomegranates have been known as a “heart-healthy” fruit. Many people believe that eating pomegranates can help protect against heart disease. However, scientists have...

Widely used drugs during pregnancy may raise autism risk

Many women need to take medications during pregnancy to manage health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or heart problems. These treatments are often necessary...

Study finds new hope for depression treatment

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects people all over the world. It is more than just feeling sad for a short...

What diet can help you live 100 years?

Many people believe that living to a very old age is mostly about genetics. If your parents lived a long life, you might expect...

Why losing sense of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

Many people think memory loss is the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease, but scientists have known for some time that this is not always...

Scientists discover a new weak spot in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers in the world. It is often called a “silent” disease because it is very hard...

Why some younger adults get dementia

Dementia is often seen as a condition that mainly affects older people. Many people think it is a normal part of getting old. But...

Common painkiller may harm kidneys when taken with blood pressure drugs

High blood pressure is a very common health problem around the world. Many people take daily medications to keep their blood pressure under control...

Dangerous blood pressure crises are rising in older people, study finds

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world, especially among older adults. It is often called a “silent condition”...

A simple nutrient may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss in older adults. It slowly damages the brain and makes it harder...

How to stop a heart attack

A heart attack is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to part of the heart suddenly stops. This usually occurs because...

People with diabetes may face higher risk of painful frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a condition that can make everyday life very difficult. It causes strong pain and stiffness in the shoulder, making it hard...

Popular blood pressure pill may harm potassium level and kidney health

A widely used medicine for high blood pressure is now being looked at more closely after new research found it may cause more side...

A simple breakfast change could control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

Managing blood sugar is one of the biggest daily challenges for people living with Type 2 Diabetes. After eating, blood sugar levels can rise...

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Electric vehicles pass tipping point, breaking the link with oil prices

When the Strait of Hormuz first closed in March and oil hit US$120 a barrel, a very old question came back: is this finally...

Astronomers discover rare alien solar system changing in real time

Astronomers have discovered a remarkable planetary system where three very different objects orbit a distant star—and their paths are constantly changing. The system, known as...

Invisible clumps of dark matter may explain three strange cosmic mysteries

Scientists have long known that most of the matter in the universe is invisible. This hidden material, called dark matter, makes up about 85%...

Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early

Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body. For example, when doctors check how a...

Scientists find hidden massive magma chamber under Italy

Scientists have discovered a huge pool of molten rock buried deep beneath the region of Tuscany in Italy. This underground reservoir contains an estimated 6,000...