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Major causes of blood pressure fluctuation you need to know

Blood pressure is the force created when your blood pushes against the walls of your blood vessels. It is a normal and important part...

Simple vitamins that help your liver heal and stay strong

The liver is one of the hardest working organs in the human body. It plays many important roles every day, even when we are...

Childhood inflammation may quietly cause autism and mental diseases

Scientists are working hard to understand how brain disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin. These conditions often start early in life and can...

This overlooked blood pressure number could help prevent dementia, stroke

Most people know that blood pressure is important for heart health, but fewer people realize it may also play a key role in keeping...

How long can people live after a cancer diagnosis

Hearing the word cancer can be very frightening. For many people, one of the first thoughts that comes to mind is how long they...

Study finds a new drug for lowering cholesterol

Cholesterol is a substance that your body needs, but too much of it can become dangerous. It is found in every cell and helps...

Hidden hormone may cause high blood pressure in millions, study finds

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects more than 1.5 billion...

Invisible clumps of dark matter may explain three strange cosmic mysteries

Scientists have long known that most of the matter in the universe is invisible. This hidden material, called dark matter, makes up about 85%...

Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan

A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives. The research,...

Smoking may increase dementia risk, study shows

Smoking has long been linked to serious health problems, including heart disease, lung disease, and cancer. Over the years, scientists have also found that smoking...

Scientists discover new disease linked to early aging and brain problems

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown genetic disease that causes signs of early aging along with serious problems in brain function. The study, led by...

A surprising new way to lose weight without GLP-1 drugs

For many years, scientists and doctors have focused on one main idea when it comes to modern weight loss medicines. They believed that a hormone...

Tiny skin sensor helps doctors detect kidney and liver damage early

Modern medicine relies heavily on tests that only give short snapshots of what is happening inside the body. For example, when doctors check how a...

This sleep apnea pattern may quietly raise heart disease risk

Sleep apnea is a common condition that affects breathing during sleep, but new research shows that its hidden patterns may be more dangerous than...

Oral cancer rising in younger adults, study finds

Every April, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month reminds people to pay attention to early warning signs of cancers that affect the mouth, throat,...

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Astronomers finally spot vast hydrogen clouds that fueled early galaxies

For decades, scientists believed the early universe was filled with enormous amounts of hydrogen gas—the basic ingredient needed to form stars. But proving this idea...

Astronomers discover two supermassive black holes on the verge of collision

Supermassive black holes sit at the centers of most large galaxies, and they are some of the most powerful objects in the universe. Scientists believe...

A hidden island emerges in Antarctica, surprising scientists at sea

A team of 93 international scientists recently made an unexpected discovery while exploring one of the most remote parts of Antarctica. During a research expedition...

900 cycles and no fire risk: A safer battery alternative emerges

As the world increasingly relies on batteries—from phones and medical devices to electric cars and renewable energy systems—scientists are searching for safer and more...

Why Jupiter has more giant moons than Saturn

Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in our solar system, and both are surrounded by dozens—even hundreds—of moons. But their moon systems look...