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How poor oral health may increase dementia risk
Poor oral health may increase the risk of dementia through both biological and social mechanisms, according to researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo.
In...
Late-night eating may cause the most common liver disease
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease in the world, known as MASLD (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver...
5 things you can do in 40s and 50s to increase longevity
Your 40s and 50s are often busy years—your career is moving forward, your family life may be full, and you may finally feel confident...
Meth overdose deaths have exploded everywhere in the U.S.
Once considered mostly a local problem in the western United States, methamphetamine-related overdose deaths have now become a nationwide crisis.
A new study shows that...
Why blood pressure cuffs can give wrong readings
Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements in healthcare, yet the standard method used—cuff-based blood pressure readings—may not be as reliable as...
How one simple heart scan could save your life
A simple heart scan that checks for calcium buildup in the arteries might do more than just help doctors predict heart attacks.
It could also...
A simple blood test may predict lung cancer treatment outcomes
Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute have made an exciting discovery that could change how lung cancer is treated.
They found that a...
Too much antibiotics could trigger mood disorders and anxiety
Antibiotics are some of the most commonly used medicines in the world. They are very effective at treating bacterial infections and have saved countless...
How common inflammation drugs could affect your memory function
Steroids are common medicines used to treat inflammation from health problems like asthma, allergies, arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease.
These drugs can be very helpful,...
Study finds a new way to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is a major health problem around the world. It affects millions of people and increases the risk of heart disease, kidney...
A sweet sugar may be the key to stopping heart disease
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death around the world. In the United States, about one in every four deaths is...
A new way to starve prostate cancer and stop it from growing
Scientists from Indiana University School of Medicine have found a new way to fight prostate cancer. Their discovery may lead to better treatments for...
Red onion skin may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the University of Bonn has found that a natural compound from red onion skin might help lower blood pressure in...
How to boost bone density naturally when you get older
Having strong bones is important if you want to stay active and independent as you get older. But as we age, our bones can...
Why smoking weed could be risky for people with high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a very common health problem around the world. It happens when the force of blood pressing against the walls of...
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Astronomers find an ultra-hot galaxy cluster from the universe’s infancy
Astronomers have discovered something that challenges long-standing ideas about how the universe evolved: a galaxy cluster filled with extremely hot gas that formed far...
Stars and planets are linked together, and dust is the key to understanding how
Stars and planets are inextricably linked. They form together and stars shape the fate of planets. Stars create the dusty protoplanetary disks that give...
The universe may be lopsided
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.
But my colleagues and I have published a new study suggests it could...
Walking on two legs began earlier than we thought
Scientists may have just pushed back the timeline for when our ancestors first started walking upright.
A new study suggests that Sahelanthropus tchadensis, a species...
Earth-like planets need a cosmic-ray bath
It's quite a challenge to make an Earth-like world.
You need enough mass to hold an atmosphere and generate a good magnetic field, but not...