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New blood pressure guidelines may spare many older people from drugs

A new analysis of updated blood pressure guidelines suggests that many older adults may no longer need to take medication as early as before. This...

Shingles vaccine may cut heart disease risk by nearly 50%

A new study suggests that a common vaccine may do more than just prevent a painful skin condition. Researchers have found that the shingles...

Common diabetes drug may help prevent vision loss

A widely used diabetes medicine may offer an unexpected benefit for eye health, according to a new study. Researchers have found that people who take...

Popular anti-aging drug combo may damage the brain

A new study has raised serious concerns about a drug combination that is often used in anti-aging research. Scientists from the University of Connecticut...

Common bone drug may help prevent dementia, study finds

A common medicine used to treat weak bones may also help protect the brain, according to a new large study from researchers at the...

Belly fat may increase your heart failure risk

A new study has found that fat around the waist, often called belly fat, may play a bigger role in heart health than overall...

This healthier salt could help lower blood pressure

Salt is a big part of everyday food. Many popular meals contain a large amount of it, even when people do not notice. Foods...

Simple diet change could protect your heart for years

A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains every day may help people stay healthier as they age. The research...

A simple mineral may help clean clogged arteries

Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people die because their heart or blood vessels stop...

These food could affect your colon cancer risk

A large new study from the University of Oxford has found strong links between what people eat and their risk of developing colorectal cancer. This...

Common painkiller may not be safe for people with high blood pressure

Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Many people take it to relieve pain, reduce fever, or manage long-term...

One common heart drug may protect muscle—another may harm it in smokers

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

Women with no kids more likely to have this mental health issue

A new study from Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has found a worrying trend. More women in their late 20s and 30s...

The best time to take blood pressure medicine may surprise you

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition. Many people have it without knowing, because it often does not...

Hidden chemical in everyday life may raise Parkinson’s risk by 500%

Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research institutions have found new evidence that a widely used industrial chemical may be linked to...

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Scientists grow chickpeas in “moon dirt,” opening the door to farming on the Moon

As NASA prepares for future missions that could send astronauts back to the Moon, scientists are trying to answer an important question: what will...

Why electric cars lose range in cold weather—and what drivers can do about it

Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car’s battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than...

Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons

As a space scientist, every time I go outside with my family, I tell my children to look up at the sky. The front door...

Can life grow on the moon or Mars? New experiments offer surprising clues

As scientists plan future missions to the Moon and Mars, one major question remains: could humans grow food or even support life on these...

What’s inside a neutron star? New study points to answers in gravitational waves

Neutron stars are among the most mysterious objects in the universe. Formed when massive stars collapse after exploding as supernovae, these incredibly dense objects pack...