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Your ZIP code may age you faster than you think

Your address may tell more about your health than your habits. A new study from the NYU School of Global Public Health has found...

A simple blood test could detect multiple cancers and other diseases

Scientists at UCLA have developed a new type of blood test that could make it easier and cheaper to detect cancer and other diseases...

Cannabis compound may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s, study finds

A new study is offering fresh hope in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most challenging brain conditions affecting millions of people...

Cannabis and tobacco may shrink key brain areas, study finds

Smoking and drug use are often discussed in terms of lung health or addiction, but a new study shows that these habits may also...

New drug could fight hard-to-treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects about 1.3 billion people and is a major...

Alcohol use may cause brain warning signs years before dementia

Drinking alcohol is part of daily life for many people, but when it becomes excessive and long-lasting, it can lead to serious health problems....

Is prostate cancer blood test really helpful?

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the United Kingdom. Because of this, many men look for ways to detect...

Popular cholesterol drugs may bring kidney risks

Statins are some of the most commonly used medicines in the world. Doctors often prescribe them to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of...

Can red onion skin help lower blood pressure? scientists find a surprising benefit

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It increases the risk...

Common diabetes drug may reduce death risk in older people

Metformin is one of the most widely used medicines for people with type 2 diabetes. For many years, it has been known as a...

Can potatoes make your blood pressure higher?

Potatoes are one of the most common foods in the world. Many people enjoy them in different ways, from mashed potatoes to crispy fries. Over...

Too much thyroid hormone may quietly harm brain in older people

The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, but it plays a very important role in the body. It produces hormones that help...

Vitamin B3 supplement may help people with leg pain walk further

A new study has found that a common vitamin supplement may help people with a painful condition called peripheral artery disease, or PAD. This condition...

Untreated high blood pressure may raise Alzheimer’s risk in older people

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is very common in older adults. Many people think of it mainly as a risk for heart...

Best and worst fruits for people with type 2 diabetes

For people living with type 2 diabetes, food choices matter every day. One common question is about fruit. Many people think fruit is always healthy,...

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Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave

A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age. A paleontologist from the...

Scientists solve Saturn rotation puzzle after decades of confusion

For decades, scientists have been puzzled by a strange observation about Saturn. Depending on how it was measured, the planet seemed to spin at...

Scientists use plasma and lemon acid to recover nearly all battery materials

As the world depends more on electric devices and clean energy, the demand for battery materials like lithium, cobalt and nickel is rising quickly. These...

Scientists detect mysterious signal that could confirm primordial black holes

A strange signal from space may be offering a clue to one of the biggest mysteries in science. Researchers from the University of Miami believe...

Scientists create low-cost material to extract clean water from air

Around the world, access to clean drinking water is becoming more difficult. Climate change, growing populations, and ongoing conflicts are putting serious pressure on...