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FDA-approved drug may also help prevent liver cancer

Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common around the world, especially as more people develop conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. While many...

Hormone therapy and dementia risk: What a new study says about menopause treatment

Hormone therapy is widely used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats. But scientists have long debated whether it affects dementia...

How moving your body can help lower your cancer risk

Getting started with exercise can feel difficult, especially when life is busy or energy is low. But even small amounts of physical activity can make...

Simple diet changes may help stop kidney stones from coming back

Kidney stones are a common and painful health problem that affects many people around the world. These hard deposits form in the kidneys and...

Is your brain aging faster than your body? Sleep could reveal the answer

Your brain might not be aging at the same pace as your body—and the difference could matter more than you think. A new study...

Study finds new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and cognitive decline in older adults. It slowly damages the brain, making...

Drink smart to protect your kidneys

Your kidneys are small organs, but they do a very big job in your body every single day. They clean your blood by removing waste,...

Blood pressure fluctuation shows hidden heart risks

Blood pressure is a simple but important way to understand how your heart and blood vessels are working. It measures how strongly your blood...

This skin problem is linked to serious heart diseases

A new study has found that psoriasis, a common skin condition, may be linked to a higher risk of several serious heart diseases. This...

Heart suddenly racing? simple ways to calm palpitations fast

Many people have felt their heart suddenly beat very fast, skip a beat, or flutter for a few seconds. This feeling is called heart...

Which blood pressure number matters more? It may depend on your age

Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of heart health, yet many people do not fully understand what the numbers mean. When...

A breakthrough cream may treat shingles and herpes more effectively

Scientists at the University of Georgia have developed a new molecule that may offer fresh hope to people suffering from shingles and herpes. These conditions...

Not so lonely after all: Bull sharks choose friends and form social bonds

Sharks are often seen as solitary and dangerous animals that roam the ocean alone. But new research is challenging that image. A long-term study of...

Study finds exercise alone may not boost memory in older people

Many people believe that staying physically active and keeping the heart healthy will also protect the brain. This idea makes sense because the brain depends...

Is lighter sleep a normal part of aging, or a sign of something more...

As you get older, it's normal to notice changes in your sleep. These can include fewer hours of shuteye, waking up more during the night,...

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A tiny coating could boost lithium-ion battery life beyond 1,000 cycles

One of the biggest concerns people have about electric vehicles is battery life. Many drivers worry that the battery may wear out too quickly or...

Astronomers discover powerful “cosmic laser” shining from halfway across the universe

Astronomers using a powerful radio telescope in South Africa have discovered an extraordinary cosmic signal coming from more than 8 billion light-years away. The signal...

Ancient plant viruses may have originated before the last ice age

A group of plant viruses that infect many important crops may have origins stretching back tens of thousands of years, long before humans began...

Scientists revive 100-year-old material to create powerful new infrared devices

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered a new way to use some of the oldest known semiconductor materials to improve infrared technology. Their work could...

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...