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This Flexible Fasting Habit Could Help Weight Stay Off

Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges worldwide because it raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver disease, sleep...

Heart Disease Is Striking Younger Adults as Obesity Spreads

For many years heart disease was viewed mainly as a disease of old age. Today that picture is changing. According to a large new international...

What’s In a Vape? Why E-Cigarettes Are Hardly Harmless

Compared with traditional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes can seem simple and harmless. After all, they trade the eye-stinging smoke of burning tobacco leaves for something...

Vitamins A and D May Help Protect the Lungs in Asthma

Could vitamins help protect the lungs in people with asthma? According to a new study published in Thorax, the answer may be yes. Researchers found...

Astronomers spot an extremely rare galaxy mega-merger

Scale in the universe is hard to understand from a purely human perspective. Many times the math just doesn’t sit well with our brains that...

AI browsers can book your holiday—but they may also put your personal data at...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people browse the internet. New AI-powered web browsers can do much more than search for information. They can plan holidays,...

Air conditioners alone can’t beat extreme heat, scientists warn

As the world gets hotter, air conditioners are becoming more important than ever. They help people stay safe during heat waves and can even save...

Scientists turn old EV batteries into more powerful next-generation batteries

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries may have a much brighter future than simply being recycled into basic materials. Researchers at the University of California San Diego...

How giant glaciers moved massive rocks across the Alps 24,000 years ago

Thousands of giant rocks scattered across Switzerland have puzzled people for centuries. Many of these huge boulders are sitting far from the mountains where they...

Mysterious black hole has been blasting powerful radio waves for over eight years

Astronomers have discovered a remarkable black hole that has been sending out powerful radio waves for more than eight years, something never seen before. The...

Quitting Smoking May Help Protect Your Brain From Dementia

Giving up smoking is one of the best decisions a person can make for their health. Most people know that quitting lowers the risk...

An 8-Hour Eating Window May Help Keep Weight Off for Years

Many people who lose weight eventually gain it back. Keeping weight off is often much harder than losing it in the first place. Scientists have...

Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Your Heart More Than You Think

Ultra-processed foods have become a major part of modern diets. Many people eat them every day because they are convenient, inexpensive, and widely available. Breakfast...

The Surprising Sleep Habit That May Raise Fatty Liver Risk in Diabetes

A good night's sleep may be doing far more than helping you feel refreshed the next morning. According to new research, it could also help...

Heart Attack Blood Test Could Quickly Identify People Most at Risk

A severe heart attack is a medical emergency that can become life-threatening within minutes or hours. Doctors must decide very quickly which patients need...

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Why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green—and why it matters for America’s drinking...

When the famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., suddenly turned bright green, many people were surprised. The unusual color quickly became national news....

New solar hydrogen system converts over 31% of sunlight into clean fuel

Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...

Scientists create 3D-printed zinc battery that stores seven times more energy

As more countries use solar panels and wind turbines to generate electricity, finding better ways to store that energy has become increasingly important. Researchers at...

Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material

A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...

Tiny ancient galaxy near Andromeda may be a 12.5-billion-year-old cosmic fossil

Astronomers have discovered one of the faintest galaxies ever found near the Andromeda Galaxy. The tiny galaxy, called Andromeda XXXVI (And XXXVI), may be around...