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Long-term use of birth-control pill may increase in brain tumor risk
A new study from France has found that taking the progestogen-only birth control pill desogestrel for more than five years is linked to a...
Cannabis use disorder increases risk of mental health diseases
Cannabis—also known as pot, weed, Mary Jane, or dope—has become increasingly accepted in the U.S., with many states legalizing it for medical or recreational...
Study finds new treatment for for shingles and herpes
Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a promising new drug that could change the way we treat chickenpox, shingles, and even herpes....
The best breakfast foods to help lower blood pressure
Taking care of your blood pressure is important for staying healthy in the long run. High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases the risk of...
Study finds new drug for post-surgery pain relief
At the Medical University of South Carolina, researchers have made a promising discovery that could change the way doctors manage pain after surgery. The...
This drug combo can treat type 2 diabetes more effectively
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body either doesn’t use insulin properly or doesn’t make enough of it. This leads to...
This drug could treat high blood pressure and sleep apnea
Imagine your heart as a hardworking pump that runs every second of your life. Now imagine that pump starting to fail. That’s what happens...
Study finds new cause of heart disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Even with modern treatments like blood pressure medications, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and lifestyle...
Simple habits that protect your liver and kidneys
Your liver and kidneys are two of the most important organs in your body. They work hard every day to keep you healthy, but...
The best and worst drinks for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affects millions of people around the world. If not managed properly,...
Common anxiety drugs may affect cancer outcomes, surprising study finds
A new study led by Dr. Michael Feigin at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed that certain medications used to treat anxiety and...
Smarter self-driving cars can now “think” like human drivers
Self-driving cars are getting closer to thinking like real human drivers, thanks to a breakthrough by engineers at the Hong Kong University of Science...
Where’s the center of the universe? The surprising truth behind cosmic expansion
It might seem like a simple question: where is the center of the universe?
But the answer is far from simple—and it’s not what most...
Astronomers discover record-breaking cloud around galaxy cluster
Astronomers have just made an incredible discovery: a glowing cloud of energetic particles that stretches nearly 20 million light-years across space.
This massive structure surrounds...
Study finds new cause of aggressive ovarian cancer
A new study from the University of Michigan sheds light on the genetic roots of a deadly form of ovarian cancer and points toward...
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New dinosaur discovery in China reveals rare long-necked species
Scientists in China have discovered a new species of dinosaur that lived around 165 million years ago.
The new species, named Jinchuanloong niedu, was a...
Black holes might be nature’s ultimate particle colliders
some of the most mysterious objects in the universe—might do the job of expensive particle colliders, and maybe even better.
A team of researchers, including...
Scientists turn hard-to-recycle plastics into clean hydrogen fuel
In a major step forward for recycling and clean energy, a research team in South Korea has found a way to turn difficult-to-recycle plastics...
Mars volcano rises above the clouds in stunning new image from NASA’s Odyssey
A spectacular new image from NASA’s longest-running Mars orbiter has captured a breathtaking view of a giant Martian volcano rising above the morning clouds.
The...
How magnesium could make safer, longer-lasting batteries for phones and electric cars
Worried about your battery dying—or worse, overheating?
A new breakthrough from researchers at the University of Houston (UH) may help bring safer and longer-lasting batteries...