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Warning Signs of Liver Failure You Should Never Ignore

The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. Every day it performs hundreds of important jobs that keep us alive...

Scientists Discover Why Hospital Painkiller Can Suddenly Lower Blood Pressure

Acetaminophen, also called paracetamol in many countries, is one of the most commonly used pain-relieving and fever-reducing medicines in the world. Millions of people take...

Hidden Blood Sugar May Increase Risk of Dangerous Heart Valve Disease

A major new study suggests that insulin resistance, a common condition that often develops years before type 2 diabetes, may increase the risk of...

Popular Sugar-Free Sweetener May Carry Surprising Stroke Risk

Many people choose sugar-free foods and drinks because they want to lose weight, reduce their sugar intake, or better control their blood sugar. Products...

This Stuff in Gut May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disease that affects millions of people around the world. Unlike the wear and tear seen in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis...

This Everyday Nutrient Could Be the Secret to Lower Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. More than three out of every ten...

These Everyday Habits Protect Your Liver Best

The liver is one of the busiest and most important organs in the human body. Every minute of every day it performs hundreds of...

Can Eggs Harm Your Cholesterol and Heart Health?

Eggs have been at the center of a nutrition debate for decades. Many people have been told to limit the number of eggs they...

Could the Air You Breathe Increase Your Dementia Risk?

Dementia is a group of conditions that slowly damage the brain, making it harder for people to remember, think clearly, solve problems, communicate, and...

Could Some Adults Over 80 Safely Take Fewer Blood Pressure Pills? New Study Says...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions around the world. It affects millions of people...

Centuries of Sea Diving May Have Given These Women Genes That Protect the Heart

For hundreds of years, a remarkable group of women on South Korea's Jeju Island has made a living by diving deep into the ocean...

Rare Meteorite from New Jersey Contains Clues to the Origins of Life, Scientists Find

A meteorite that crashed through the roof of a home in Hillsborough, New Jersey, has given scientists a rare look at the chemistry of...

Why Intermittent Fasting Could Help More People Lose Weight

For decades, weight-loss advice has usually focused on eating fewer calories every day. While this approach works, many people eventually become tired of measuring...

Your Blood May Reveal How Much Ultra-Processed Food You Eat

Scientists have known for several years that people who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods often have poorer health than those who eat mostly...

Online Support Lowers Mental Health Issues in Dementia Caregivers

Dementia affects millions of families around the world. As memory, thinking, and daily living skills gradually decline, many people with dementia rely heavily on husbands,...

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Neanderthals were thriving just before they disappeared, new DNA study reveals

For many years, scientists have wondered why Neanderthals disappeared after surviving for hundreds of thousands of years. A new study suggests that, at least in...

Most of moon’s water likely remains chemically bound in its deep interior

After decades of analyzing reams of lunar rocks back here on Earth, the canonical view of the Moon was that it was anhydrous; that...

Slowing Atlantic Ocean current could bring stronger storms to California, study finds

A huge ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean may seem far away from California, but new research suggests it could have a major impact...

Scientists watch lithium move inside a working solid-state battery for the first time

Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the next big step in battery technology. They could be safer, store more energy and help electric vehicles drive...

Scientists create new 3D material that could improve batteries and clean up pollution

Scientists have developed a new type of three-dimensional material that could help create better batteries, remove harmful pollutants from the environment and support many...