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A simple sleep test could predict dementia years before symptoms appear
When people think about aging, they usually focus on their birthday. However, scientists are increasingly interested in a different concept known as biological age.
This...
How an Alzheimer’s risk gene disrupts brain circuits long before memory loss
Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that appears later in life, when memory problems become clear.
But scientists are now learning that...
Why living at high altitude could prevent diabetes
For many years, scientists have noticed an interesting pattern. People who live at high altitudes, where the air contains less oxygen, tend to have...
AI could reveal heart disease risk years earlier
Heart disease often builds up quietly over time. Many people feel healthy until a serious event such as a heart attack or stroke occurs.
This...
Why simple infections make older people sicker
Many people have noticed that older adults tend to get much sicker from infections like the flu or COVID-19.
Even a small infection can quickly...
A smartphone test can now detect dirty water in under a minute
A new portable test could make checking water safety faster and easier than ever before.
Scientists have developed a simple system that uses a smartphone...
Up to 6.4 million children could lose citizenship rights under new proposal
A new study suggests that ending birthright citizenship in the United States could have far-reaching effects, especially for Asian and Latino communities.
Researchers from Penn...
Scientists discover bizarre new state of matter deep inside Uranus and Neptune
Deep inside the distant planets Uranus and Neptune, matter may exist in a bizarre form unlike anything we experience on Earth.
A new study suggests...
This diet may increase exercise benefit in people with high blood sugar
For many years, people have been told that the best way to stay healthy is to exercise regularly and avoid eating too much fat.
Exercise...
High-fat diet can quickly damage gut immunity, study finds
Our gut is not just a place where food is digested. It is also one of the most important parts of our immune system....
Benefits and risks of popular weight loss drugs you should know
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists have recently become very popular, not only for treating diabetes but also for helping people lose weight.
However, a...
Why women have natural protection against high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects more than one...
Hospital confusion could be an early warning of dementia
When older adults are admitted to hospital, some suddenly become confused or disoriented. This condition is called delirium.
It can happen quickly and may include...
A promising new drug may stop Parkinson’s at its source
A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver has developed a new compound that may help fight some of...
Flu vaccination linked to 18% lower risk of heart attack
Every year, millions of people get the flu. While many think of it as a temporary illness, it can have serious effects on the...
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Scientists solve Saturn rotation puzzle after decades of confusion
For decades, scientists have been puzzled by a strange observation about Saturn. Depending on how it was measured, the planet seemed to spin at...
Scientists use plasma and lemon acid to recover nearly all battery materials
As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly.
These...
Scientists detect mysterious signal that could confirm primordial black holes
A strange signal from space may be offering a clue to one of the biggest mysteries in science.
Researchers from the University of Miami believe...
Scientists create low-cost material to extract clean water from air
Around the world, access to clean drinking water is becoming more difficult. Climate change, growing populations, and ongoing conflicts are putting serious pressure on...
Scientists reveal hidden radio signals from the edges of extreme stars
Pulsars are some of the strangest objects in the universe.
They are the dense, rapidly spinning remains of dead stars, and they send out beams...