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Giant dying stars create tiny cosmic dust that could form new planets

A new study shows that some of the largest and most powerful stars in the universe are producing incredibly tiny particles of carbon dust—material...

New blood test could reveal hidden alcohol damage in fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease is now one of the most common liver conditions in the world, affecting nearly one in three adults. It happens when...

How a tick could help prevent diseases like MS and cancer

When the body detects injury, infection, or harmful substances, the immune system quickly responds by creating inflammation. This process helps protect us by sending...

Almost half of Americans don’t know bacon and sausages raise colon cancer risk

Colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers in the world. It affects the large...

This simple question could reveal hidden hoarding in people with Alzheimer’s

Doctors who treat people with memory problems often focus on symptoms like forgetfulness, confusion, or changes in behavior. However, researchers have discovered that another...

Dry eyes could be an early warning sign of hidden autoimmune disease

Many people experience dry eyes from time to time, especially after long hours on screens, in windy weather, or in air‑conditioned rooms. Most assume...

Arthritis drug may help hearts heal after a heart attack, scientists say

A heart attack is a life-changing event that happens when blood flow to part of the heart is suddenly blocked. Modern treatments have helped...

The warning sign of early death older adults should not ignore

Feeling tired is something most people expect as they grow older. Many assume that low energy is just a normal part of aging. But...

Rare flesh‑eating infection linked to popular diabetes drugs

Millions of people around the world live with diabetes, a condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. When blood sugar stays too...

Liver healing hormone may treat fatty liver disease effectively

Fatty liver disease has quietly become one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people do not realize they have it...

A common pain drug may help stop cancer from spreading

Cancer becomes most dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This spreading process is called metastasis, and...

Common blood pressure pill may raise skin cancer risk

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in Australia. More than one in three adults live with this condition, which...

A smell test could help catch Lewy body dementia early

Lewy body disease is a serious brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, movement, and behavior. It is the second most common cause of dementia...

Why diabetes drug metformin can do much more than lowering blood sugar

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long‑term health problems in the world. It happens when the body cannot use sugar properly,...

Common hospital pain reliever may suddenly lower blood pressure, scientists warn

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol in many countries, is one of the most widely used pain and fever medicines in the world. People often...

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How giant galaxies could form just 1.4 billion years after the Big Bang

When the venerable Hubble Space Telescope made its Deep Fields studies of the early Universe, it discovered something that would puzzle astronomers to this...

Scientists discover Earth-like auroras on Jupiter’s giant moon

Scientists have discovered that the colorful light shows seen above Earth’s poles also occur on Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon—and they behave in strikingly similar...

NASA spots a young sun blowing a giant bubble in space

Astronomers have captured the first clear image of a giant “bubble” surrounding a young star that closely resembles what our own sun looked like...

New flexible plastic could conduct electricity like human tissue

Scientists have discovered a new way to make a soft, stretchy plastic that can carry electricity efficiently—an advance that could help improve devices implanted...

New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c

Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers. Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...