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Difficult people in your life may speed up your aging by 1.5%

Most people know that stressful relationships can ruin a day or make life feel more difficult. Arguments with family members, tension with coworkers, or...

One‑third of humans carry a hidden parasite in the body

A parasite called Toxoplasma gondii infects an enormous number of people around the world. Scientists estimate that up to one‑third of the global population...

Why multitasking may be a myth: new research shows the brain struggles to do...

Many people believe they are good at multitasking. Modern life often requires people to switch between several activities, such as answering messages while working,...

Scientists build AI chip powered by light instead of electricity

Scientists in Australia have developed a tiny artificial intelligence chip that performs calculations using light instead of electricity. The experimental device, created by researchers at...

New therapy may help treat aggressive breast cancer better

Triple-negative breast cancer is one of the most aggressive and difficult forms of breast cancer to treat. Unlike many other types of breast cancer,...

Younger stroke survivors face hidden struggles after recovery

A stroke is often thought of as a health problem that mainly affects older people. Many people imagine that strokes happen only in their...

Unhealthy gut may increase heart failure death risk

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when the heart becomes too weak or stiff...

Eating too many ultra‑processed foods may weaken your bones

Many people rely on convenient foods in their daily lives. Busy schedules, long work hours, and limited time for cooking often lead people to...

Hidden inflammation after stroke may predict future memory problems

A stroke can change a person’s life in many ways. Some people recover well and regain most of their abilities, but others later develop...

Stopping opioid painkillers too quickly may trigger mental health crises

Prescription opioids are commonly used to treat severe or long-term pain. These medicines can help people manage conditions such as chronic back pain, nerve...

Antibiotics may leave lasting marks on gut health for years

Antibiotics are among the most important medicines ever developed. They help doctors treat serious bacterial infections and have saved millions of lives around the...

Scientists find a new cause of arthritis, psoriasis, and other chronic diseases

Our immune system works day and night to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and injuries. It is a complex defense network made up of...

Blood pressure may affect your cold tolerance, study finds

For hundreds of years, a group of remarkable women has lived and worked along the rocky coast of Jeju Island in South Korea. These...

Common drugs for depression may raise risk of death

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can cause deep...

New non‑surgical treatment brings long‑lasting relief for knee pain

Knee pain is one of the most common health problems among older adults. As people age, the joints in the body gradually wear down....

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Did the first land plants accidentally trigger two ancient ocean extinctions?

Hundreds of millions of years ago, the first plants began spreading across Earth’s land. This major turning point helped transform the planet into the...

Scientists unlock sulfur’s potential for cheaper, high-capacity EV batteries

As electric vehicles and electric aircraft become more common, the world’s demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising rapidly. According to S&P Global Insights, battery demand...

Fossil bite marks reveal ancient predator hunts 280 million years ago

New research suggests that large land predators were already hunting big plant-eating animals more than 280 million years ago, much earlier than scientists once...

A simple mineral could help solve the data center energy crisis

Data centers are the backbone of the modern internet. They store photos, stream movies, power cloud services, and train artificial intelligence systems. But these warehouse-sized buildings...

Scientists spot unexpected cold region inside Jupiter’s northern lights

Jupiter’s northern lights are the most powerful in the solar system, but new observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed surprising...