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Busy people may only need one weekly walk workout to lose belly fat

Scientists in Hong Kong have discovered that a single weekly session of brisk interval walking may help overweight adults reduce belly fat and improve...

Why estrogen loss after menopause may harm the heart

A new study suggests that the loss of estrogen after menopause may trigger harmful inflammation throughout the body and increase the risk of heart...

This overlooked blood marker could quietly raise your risk of stroke and death

When people think about heart health, they usually focus on things like cholesterol levels, diet, and exercise. Doctors often talk about LDL cholesterol as...

Deadly ovarian cancer may hide behind a protective fluid shield

Ovarian cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to treat successfully. Many women do not realize they have the disease until it has already...

Simple step counts could predict surgical recovery better than doctors expected

Recovering from surgery is not always easy. Some patients bounce back quickly, while others struggle with pain, weakness, infections, or unexpected complications. Doctors usually monitor...

New DNA blood test could help doctors track and treat cancer spread

When cancer spreads beyond its original location, treatment becomes much more difficult. Doctors often depend on imaging scans like CT scans and MRI scans to...

Aging may help breast cancer spread faster

Scientists have discovered a possible reason why breast cancer often becomes more dangerous as people grow older. New research from Georgetown University suggests that aging...

One common heart drug may protect muscles while another could weaken them

A new study has found that two very common medications may have very different effects on muscle health in people who smoke or used...

Hidden mineral balance could raise or lower your blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of blood...

Doctors reveal the worst foods for type 2 diabetes—and what to eat instead

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the body can no longer use insulin...

Too much thyroid hormone may raise dementia risk in older people

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that having too much thyroid hormone in the body may increase the risk of memory...

This surprising vitamin may help lower dangerous blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it...

10 early dementia signs you should never ignore

Dementia is a condition that affects the brain and slowly changes a person’s memory, thinking, behavior, and ability to manage everyday life. It is not...

New pill may help people with heart failure sleep and breathe better

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff...

These dangerous blood pressure symptoms could signal a medical emergency

Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of overall health. It measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of the...

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Astronomers finally capture how turbulent space warps light across the galaxy

Astronomers have directly observed how turbulent gas and charged particles floating between stars can bend and distort light traveling across the galaxy. The discovery gives...

Astronomers discover violent past hidden inside a “calm” galaxy cluster

A giant galaxy cluster once thought to be one of the calmest places in the universe is now revealing signs of a violent past. Astronomers...

Why carbon dioxide cools the upper atmosphere while heating Earth below

Scientists have long known something strange is happening in Earth’s atmosphere. While greenhouse gases are warming the planet’s surface and lower atmosphere, the upper...

Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveals tens of thousands of years of solar system’s...

When you think of outer space, you're likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of space is filled with clouds of gas, plasma...

Scientists create powerful water-splitting catalyst for clean hydrogen fuel

Researchers at University of Birmingham have developed a new method for producing hydrogen that works at much lower temperatures than current technologies. The breakthrough could...