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How low should your blood pressure go?
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that lowering blood pressure more aggressively could save more lives and reduce heart-related problems,...
Could skipping tooth brushing increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease?
Most people think of brushing their teeth as a way to avoid cavities and keep their breath fresh. But new research suggests that oral...
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk in men, study finds
A new study has found that men who carry a common genetic change are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared...
New drug could reverse kidney damage, study finds
Acute kidney injury, or AKI, is a dangerous condition that affects many people in hospitals, especially those in intensive care or recovering from serious...
Clogged brain drains may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found a new clue that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
They discovered that...
Weight loss surgery 5 times more effective than popular drugs, study finds
A new real-world study shows that people who have weight loss surgery lose much more weight than those who take injectable medications like semaglutide...
New calculator helps choose the best blood pressure treatment
A powerful new tool could change the way doctors treat high blood pressure. Researchers have developed a Blood Pressure Treatment Efficacy Calculator using data...
Just 10 minutes of intense exercise may lower your cancer risk
As the new year begins, many people are heading back to the gym or trying to become more active after a long break.
While exercise...
Waist size may predict heart failure better than BMI
A new study from Lund University in Malmö, Sweden, suggests that the size of your waist compared to your height could be a better...
These vitamins may help your liver repair fast
The liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps break down food, remove harmful toxins, make bile to digest...
Easy breakfast change can help control type 2 diabetes
A new study from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus shows that changing just one meal—breakfast—can help people with Type 2 diabetes manage...
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of blinding eye disease
A large study in the United Kingdom has found that a common blood pressure medicine may be linked to a higher risk of developing...
Popular weight loss drugs may cause big muscle loss
A new study has found that older adults and women who take the weight-loss drug semaglutide may lose more muscle than others.
But eating more...
Could eating peanuts affect cancer spread?
Peanuts are a popular snack that many people enjoy. They taste good, are crunchy, and are often seen as a healthy food.
But a new...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of autism
Scientists around the world are trying hard to understand brain conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. These are not simple problems.
They affect how...
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Astronomers discover giant spinning cosmic structure like a “teacup ride” in space
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest rotating structures ever seen in the universe, a vast cosmic formation that spins in a way reminiscent...
Your phone battery is aging every time it charges—and scientists now know why
Batteries power modern life, from smartphones and wireless earbuds to electric vehicles, but anyone who has owned a phone for a few years knows...
Astronomers witness ultra-fast winds erupt from a supermassive black hole
Astronomers have witnessed a dramatic and never-before-seen event near a supermassive black hole: an intense X-ray flare that, within hours, triggered ultra-fast winds blasting...
Did black holes change over time? Astronomers question a 50-year-old rule about quasars
Astronomers have uncovered surprising evidence that challenges a long-standing rule about quasars, some of the brightest objects in the universe.
The discovery suggests that the...
Scientists use magnetism to create a safer, high-energy ‘dream battery’
One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery.
Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs,...