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Astrophysicists use ‘space archaeology’ to trace the history of a spiral galaxy

Billions of years ago, a young spiral galaxy began to grow in a crowded part of the universe. It pulled in gas and small companion...

Daily multivitamins may reduce biological aging in older people

Researchers from Mass General Brigham say taking a daily multivitamin may help older adults slow some of the body’s aging processes at the cellular...

This old cholesterol drug may block spread of ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers affecting women. One reason it is so dangerous is that it is often discovered late, after...

A quick toe-scan with AI could detect hidden artery disease

Peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD, is a common but often overlooked condition that affects blood flow in the body. The disease develops when...

Could peppermint oil help lower blood pressure?

Scientists may have discovered a surprisingly simple way to help lower mildly high blood pressure: peppermint oil. A new study from researchers at the University...

Simple strength tests may predict how long you live

Scientists have discovered that muscle strength may be one of the strongest predictors of healthy aging in older women. A major new study found that...

Sleeping too little—or too much—may speed up aging

Sleep is one of the most basic human needs, yet millions of people around the world struggle to get healthy sleep every night. Some people...

Ultra processed foods may strongly harm your heart

A major new report from European heart experts is raising concerns about the growing role of ultra processed foods in heart disease, obesity, diabetes,...

Magic mushroom compound shows fast relief for depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. Millions of people struggle with sadness, loss of interest, low energy,...

Why breast cancer may become more dangerous with age

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women around the world. Although treatments have improved greatly over the past few decades, breast...

Tiny ‘switches’ in blood vessels may better treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems, and millions of people live with it every day without realizing how...

Best vitamins that may help your liver heal naturally

The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. Even though many people rarely think about it, the liver performs hundreds...

A common painkiller can be a new weapon against deadly pancreatic cancer

The pancreas is a small organ located deep inside the body behind the stomach. Even though it is not very large, it plays an...

A simple water trick may help lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and greatly increases the risk...

Older blood pressure drug may actually be safer and more effective

High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions in the world. Millions of people take medicine every day to control it...

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Earth’s first continents formed billions of years earlier than expected

Scientists studying some of the oldest rocks on Earth have uncovered new evidence that the planet’s first continents may have started forming through plate...

What it would have been like to experience the dinosaur‑killing asteroid Armageddon

A great Tyrannosaurus rex strides through the conifer trees of her territory, sniffing the air. She picks up the scent from the carcass of a...

Hidden molecular patterns may reveal alien life on Mars and Europa

For decades, scientists searching for life beyond Earth have focused on one big question: what kinds of molecules should they look for on other...

Shark embryos reveal ancient blueprint behind the faces of all jawed animals

Scientists studying shark embryos have uncovered evidence that the basic blueprint for building faces in jawed animals has remained largely unchanged for more than...

Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly

Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...