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Your everyday bathroom habits may cause more harm than you realize
For many people, the bathroom is no longer just a place for a quick visit. It has become a quiet space to sit, relax,...
Climate change is quietly increasing stroke risk, experts warn
Many people think of climate change as something that affects the weather, the oceans, or wildlife. However, scientists are now warning that it is...
One dose of psilocybin may rewire the brain and boost well-being
A new study suggests that the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms may change the brain in ways that last for weeks after a...
Scientists discover brain protection system that may slow Parkinson’s disease in women
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders linked to aging. The disease affects movement, balance, muscle control, and many other body...
Why some diabetes patients recover better after weight-loss surgery
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living inside the human gut may have far more influence on health than anyone once imagined.
These microscopic organisms...
Your brain can keep improving at any age, even into your 90s
Many people believe that growing older automatically means losing memory, slowing down mentally, and becoming less sharp over time. It is often seen as...
How giant black holes shut down star formation
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered powerful winds blasting out of some of the universe’s earliest galaxies, offering new clues about...
New blood test could help detect testicular cancer earlier
A new study from researchers at Mayo Clinic has found a promising way to improve how doctors detect testicular cancer, especially in cases that...
A slower walk and weaker muscles could be warnings of future stroke
Many people think of stroke as something that happens suddenly without warning. But scientists are increasingly learning that the body may send subtle signals...
Eating more beans and tofu may help prevent high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Millions of people live with it without even knowing...
Could eating eggs help lower Alzheimer’s risk?
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of families around the world and remains one of the most feared conditions linked to aging. The disease slowly damages...
Exercise is one of the most effective ways to treat Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects how people move and think. It happens when certain brain cells slowly stop working.
These cells produce...
Could lithium help prevent future suicide attempts?
Researchers are making important progress in understanding the hidden brain changes linked to suicide risk.
A new study suggests that a medication already used for...
Small changes in driving may reveal cognitive decline years before diagnosis
As people live longer and stay healthier later in life, more older adults are continuing to drive well into their 70s and 80s. In...
Better cognition linked to higher relapse risk in depression
Many people who experience depression also struggle with what is often called “brain fog.” They may forget things more easily, lose concentration, feel mentally...
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One device, two jobs: A solar cell that also shines like an LED
Imagine a screen that can power itself when you are not using it.
Instead of just sitting idle, it could collect light from its surroundings...
Astronomers finally crack the mass mystery of Orion’s hidden young stars
A star’s mass shapes everything about its life, from how bright it shines to how it eventually dies.
Small stars like our Sun burn slowly...
Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times
Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...
Astronomers discover missing planets around the galaxy’s most common stars
Astronomers have discovered something surprising about planets beyond our solar system.
Even though planets are incredibly common—scientists now estimate there is at least one planet...
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...