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How to reduce unnecessary pre-surgery tests without risk
Before having surgery, many patients undergo tests like blood work and heart rhythm checks. These tests help doctors ensure that patients are fit for...
How metabolic syndrome may influence Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains one of modern medicine’s biggest challenges, affecting millions worldwide. As a progressive brain disorder, it leads to memory loss and...
Heavy smoking linked to unexplained strokes in people under 50
A new study has found that smoking, especially heavy smoking, is linked to unexplained strokes in younger adults. The research, published in Neurology Open Access,...
Arthritis patients face higher risk of depression and anxiety
People with inflammatory arthritis are at a much higher risk of developing depression and anxiety, but a new study suggests that they are not receiving the mental health...
1 in 5 older adults get infections after heart surgery, study finds
A recent study found that about one in five older adults develops an infection within six months after heart surgery. Women and Black patients...
Warning signs alcohol is killing your liver health
Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm the liver, a vital organ responsible for breaking down substances in the body, including alcohol.
Over time, excessive...
This common diabetes drug may help fight cancer
Metformin is widely used to manage type 2 diabetes, but recent research suggests it may have another surprising benefit—it could help the body fight...
Research shows a big hidden cause of Parkinson’s Disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research centers have found a strong link between a widely used industrial chemical and Parkinson’s disease....
Reducing this blood pressure number may prevent dementia
A study from the University of Miami suggests that diastolic blood pressure—the lower number in a blood pressure reading—may play a bigger role in...
Fatigue in older adults may signal early death, study finds
A recent study from the University of Pittsburgh has found that older adults who feel extremely tired after daily activities are more likely to...
Dizziness and vertigo may be early warning signs of migraines
Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo can be unsettling, but new research suggests these symptoms may be early indicators of migraines. A study led by...
Common high blood pressure drugs may harm health in men
For many men, controlling high blood pressure is essential for maintaining heart health. While medications help keep blood pressure at safe levels, they can...
Common cholesterol drug may harm kidneys, study finds
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that a popular cholesterol-lowering drug, rosuvastatin, may increase the risk of kidney problems, especially at higher...
Rare male stick insects exist, but they can’t reproduce
Most animals reproduce sexually, meaning they need both males and females to create offspring. However, some species can reproduce without males through a process...
Could satellites help predict volcanic disasters?
In 2018, a powerful eruption at Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano caused a massive landslide, sending a tsunami crashing into the shores of Java and...
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Smartwatches provide clues to mental illnesses, study finds
A recent study published in Cell highlights how smartwatches can be powerful tools in biomedicine, particularly for studying psychiatric illnesses and their genetic underpinnings.
Led by Mark...
Earth’s inner core may not be as solid as we thought
A new study by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) suggests that Earth's inner core might not be as solid as we...
Astronomers spot a blazing-fast star with a possible planet
Astronomers may have found a star racing through our galaxy at an incredible speed—dragging a planet along with it!
If confirmed, this would be the...
Yes, the odds of an asteroid striking Earth have doubled. No, you don’t need...
At the end of 2024, astronomers detected an asteroid in the night sky.
It was given the designation Y, since it was discovered in the...
Earth’s water arrived late: Surprising meteorite discovery changes history
A new study has found that water may not have arrived on Earth as early as scientists once believed. Instead, it seems to have...