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Doctors find better ways to protect older adults in surgery recovery

Older adults face many extra risks when they go through surgery, but new research suggests that hospitals can significantly improve recovery and reduce dangerous...

Most adults need much more exercise for strong heart protection

Doctors and health experts have long encouraged people to stay physically active to protect their hearts and improve overall health. Exercise can lower blood pressure,...

Breast cancer deaths are rising in younger women, major study finds

A major new study analyzing nearly 50 years of breast cancer data in the United States has found an alarming shift in who is...

Data centers can heat nearby neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees, study finds

Data centers are becoming a bigger part of modern life, powering everything from online searches and cloud storage to artificial intelligence and streaming services. But...

Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control

Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.” But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use...

Scientists directly measure how smoking makes lungs stiffer and harder to breathe

Scientists have long known that smoking damages the lungs, but a new study has now shown in detail how smoking physically changes lung tissue...

AI computer agents may confidently cause dangerous mistakes, study finds

A new study from University of California, Riverside is raising concerns about a growing type of artificial intelligence designed to operate computers on behalf...

Ancient galactic crash may have reshaped the Milky Way 11 billion years ago

The Milky Way may have gone through a violent cosmic collision billions of years ago that dramatically changed the structure of our galaxy, according...

Low vitamin D may cause more pain after breast cancer surgery

A new study suggests that breast cancer patients with low vitamin D levels may experience more pain after surgery and may need larger amounts...

Who can benefit most from popular weight loss drug for obesity and sleep apnea?

A new study has found that some people with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity may benefit much more from the GLP-1 medication tirzepatide than...

Smoking makes human lungs stiffer like scar tissue

A new study has provided some of the clearest evidence yet of how smoking physically damages human lungs. For the first time, scientists directly measured...

Where you get rectal cancer treatment could affect your survival

A new study suggests that the hospital where a person receives treatment for rectal cancer may strongly affect the quality of care they receive...

Why BMI alone may miss dangerous health risks linked to obesity

For many years, doctors have mainly used body mass index, or BMI, to determine whether a person has obesity. BMI is calculated using a...

How you write may help detect dementia earlier

For many older adults, changes in handwriting can happen gradually over time. Letters may become uneven, writing may look less smooth, or it may...

Over half of type 2 diabetes cases could be preventable

A major international study has found that healthy lifestyle choices may dramatically lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even among people with strong...

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GDP surpasses national debt – is that a problem

Gross Domestic Product totaled $31.22 trillion between April 2025 and March 2026 and public debt totaled $31.27 trillion. At first glance, the news that the...

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That...

Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term “Group of 2” or “G2”, proposing a stronger partnership between what are now the...

Scientists turn old EV batteries into better-than-new power materials

As electric vehicles become more common around the world, millions of lithium-ion batteries will eventually reach the end of their lives. Recycling these batteries is...

Scientists discover the tiny coating trick that could make EV batteries last much longer

Scientists in South Korea have discovered an important design rule that could help future electric vehicle batteries last much longer and perform more safely. Their...

Scientists create nearly invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power sources

Scientists in Singapore have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that is almost invisible and could one day turn windows, car sunroofs,...