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Simple diet change could help reverse insulin resistance

Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance. The...

Sleep loss may increase risk of heart rhythm disorders

Getting enough sleep is often sacrificed by busy workers trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and daily stress. However, new research suggests that cutting...

Weight‑loss drug may cut alcohol use in half

For the first time, scientists have shown that tirzepatide—the main ingredient in the diabetes and weight‑loss drug Mounjaro—can reduce alcohol intake and relapse‑like drinking...

Two-drug combo may protect kidneys better in diabetes

Chronic kidney disease is a serious condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. This...

Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives by treating infections that were once deadly. However, bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to these drugs, making some...

Chronic kidney disease may increase dementia risk

Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid...

Traffic pollution may increase breast cancer risk

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women, and understanding what increases the risk has been a major focus of medical...

Carbs in daily meals could affect your lung cancer risk

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide, and it is often linked to smoking. However, scientists are learning that...

Common blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most dangerous medical emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating in a normal way and...

A simple pill may help people avoid painful joint replacement surgery

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults. It affects millions of people and can make...

Daily foods that quietly harm your blood pressure health

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially as people get older. Many people do not notice any symptoms,...

The hidden cause of muscle weakness in older people

As people grow older, it is very common to feel weaker than before. Many older adults notice that carrying groceries feels heavier, standing up...

Study finds a big cause of autism, Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia

In recent years, scientists have learned a lot more about mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers now know that changes...

Early warning signs of clogged arteries you should never ignore

Clogged arteries, also called atherosclerosis, happen when a sticky substance known as plaque builds up inside the arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that...

Early signs of pancreatic cancer you should not ignore

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers because it is very hard to detect in its early stages. The pancreas is a...

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Why high altitude can make or break Olympic performance

For many Olympic athletes, getting ready to compete is not just about strength, speed, or endurance. When events take place high in the mountains, training...

James Webb Telescope detects rotten-egg gas on alien worlds for the first time

Astronomers have detected a smelly gas best known for the odor of rotten eggs—hydrogen sulfide—in the atmospheres of four giant planets far beyond our...

How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...

Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather

Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices. When...

Scientists finally solve the mystery of how the most common planets form

Astronomers have finally figured out how the most common types of planets in our galaxy are formed—by watching a set of baby planets grow...