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Nasal spray vaccine could protect against flu, covid, pneumonia and allergies all at once

For more than two centuries, vaccines have saved millions of lives by training the immune system to fight specific diseases. Most vaccines work by...

Plant-based diet could reduce risk of heart disease and stroke

Scientists from the Texas Department of State Health Services and other institutions have found that eating a plant-based diet may reduce the risk of...

Why herbs and spices may fight inflammation better together than alone

Many foods we use every day, such as herbs, spices, and aromatic plants, contain natural substances that can help control inflammation in the body. Inflammation...

A new way to predict survival in older heart failure patients

Heart failure is a serious long-term illness that affects millions of older adults around the world. It happens when the heart becomes too weak...

Anti-inflammatory diet may lower your cancer risk

Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers worldwide. It often develops slowly over many years, sometimes...

ADHD drug may cut alcohol use, improving cognitive functions

Alcohol use disorder is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. In the United States alone, nearly 29 million...

Common blood pressure drugs linked to hidden gut problems

Diverticulosis is a condition in which small pouches form in the wall of the intestines. These pouches usually appear in the lower part of...

Scientists discover a hidden cause of heart disease

For many years, doctors have worked to prevent heart disease by controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol levels. Medicines such as aspirin and...

Common blood pressure pill may help you live longer

Scientists from the University of Liverpool have found that a common blood pressure medicine called rilmenidine may slow aging and extend lifespan. This surprising discovery...

What Is the safest blood pressure level for older people?

High blood pressure is very common in older adults and is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes. As people age, their blood...

Popular cholesterol drug linked to kidney diseases

A new study from Johns Hopkins University has raised fresh concerns about rosuvastatin, a common drug used to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty...

Vitamin D has surprising effects on memory and reaction time in older people

A recent study from Rutgers University explored how vitamin D affects brain function in older adults. Many people know vitamin D helps keep bones strong,...

Scientists find a big hidden cause of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer in the world. The most common form is called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDAC. This...

Common blood pressure drug may carry higher health risks

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often has no clear symptoms, but over time it...

Too much of this nutrient can cause temporary blindness

Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, is often used to help lower cholesterol and reduce high levels of fat in the blood. Doctors sometimes...

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Scientists achieve record efficiency in next-generation perovskite solar cells

Solar energy technology has taken another major step forward as researchers develop a new way to make perovskite solar cells more efficient and stable. A...

Why high altitude can make or break Olympic performance

For many Olympic athletes, getting ready to compete is not just about strength, speed, or endurance. When events take place high in the mountains, training...

James Webb Telescope detects rotten-egg gas on alien worlds for the first time

Astronomers have detected a smelly gas best known for the odor of rotten eggs—hydrogen sulfide—in the atmospheres of four giant planets far beyond our...

How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...

Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather

Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices. When...