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Eye-tracking tech can spot Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms
New research shows that a type of eye-tracking technology may be able to identify people who are at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, even...
Diabetes drug may lower risk of autoimmune diseases, study finds
A new study from South Korea has found that a common type of diabetes medicine may offer an unexpected benefit: a lower risk of...
New iron supplement combines probiotics and prebiotics to fight anemia without side effects
Iron-deficiency anemia is a common health issue that affects millions of people. It happens when your body doesn’t have enough iron to make the...
Low-dose steroids could treat severe kidney inflammation effectively
A new study from researchers in Germany offers fresh hope for people suffering from a severe form of kidney inflammation.
Scientists from the University Hospital...
Too little or too much sleep may raise overactive bladder risk
A new study has found that both too little and too much sleep may increase the risk of overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that...
Pulsars may reveal the universe’s hidden gravitational beats
For decades, astronomers have listened to the cosmos through pulsars — rapidly spinning neutron stars that emit perfectly timed radio pulses.
These “cosmic clocks” are...
Calcium could unlock stable, low-cost sodium batteries for the future
Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything in our modern lives—from smartphones to electric vehicles—but lithium is both scarce and unevenly distributed around the world.
As demand...
“Textile nerves” could turn everyday clothing into smart, responsive fabrics
Imagine wearing clothes that can sense movement, generate power, or even help you walk.
That’s the idea behind a groundbreaking research project on “textile nerves”...
Could life survive on Mars? Yeast passes the ultimate red planet test
Could life—past or future—survive on Mars?
New research suggests that even the simplest organisms from Earth might be tougher than we think.
Scientists have discovered that...
Natural ways to reduce high blood pressure quickly
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause obvious symptoms until it becomes severe.
But the good...
This nutrient combo has strongest anti-inflammatory power
A new study from the University of Nottingham has found that combining certain dietary supplements is more effective than using single supplements like fiber...
New brain scan detects early signs of frontotemporal dementia
A groundbreaking international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet has shown that it is possible to detect early signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD)...
Can fats feed breast cancer?
A new study from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah suggests that certain fats in the body may be feeding one...
These may be the best exercises for knee pain relief
A new study published in The BMJ has found that aerobic exercises like walking, cycling, and swimming may be the best way to ease...
Sound waves can help lower hard-to-control blood pressure
High blood pressure is becoming more common all over the world, and for many people, it’s hard to manage.
Even with healthy eating, regular exercise,...
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This young star’s magnetic heartbeat runs 10 times faster than the Sun’s
Astronomers have taken a close look at the magnetic activity of a young star strikingly similar to our own sun—and discovered that it has...
Scientists unveil Xiphodracon, a rare Jurassic sea dragon from Britain
On England’s Jurassic Coast, a remarkable fossil discovery has shed new light on the ancient reptiles that once dominated Earth’s oceans.
A nearly complete skeleton...
Scientists reveal 1,000-year-old gut bacteria from ancient Mexican mummy
Scientists have uncovered remarkable details about the gut microbiome of a man who lived in Mexico around 1,000 years ago—long before the arrival of...
Gravity vs. magnetism: How the universe shapes giant stars
Astronomers have taken their clearest look yet at how some of the biggest stars in our galaxy are born—and it turns out the process...
Early humans in Italy turned elephants into food and tools
New research has revealed how early humans living in what is now Rome skillfully butchered elephants for food and then repurposed their bones into...