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New research finds a safer way to reduce breast cancer risk
Preventing breast cancer is an important goal in modern medicine. Doctors have long used medications to lower risk, especially for women who have a...
Simple blood test could help doctors predict severe heart failure
Heart disease can take many different forms, and some types are harder to detect and manage than others.
One of these is a condition called...
Early signs of Alzheimer’s may appear in your 50s, long before symptoms begin
Many people believe Alzheimer’s disease starts when memory problems become obvious. But a new study from Mayo Clinic suggests that this is not the...
Many older people miss out on proper blood pressure treatment, study warns
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem, especially among older adults. It happens when the force of blood pushing...
These foods can slowly harm kidneys in older people
Your kidneys are small organs, but they play a very big role in keeping your body healthy. Every day, they clean your blood by...
Why your thyroid matters more to your heart than you think—and what can go...
The thyroid is a small gland in your neck, but it has a very important job in your body. It is shaped like a...
Low vitamin B12 may cause inflammation, study suggests
A recent study has found a strong connection between low levels of vitamin B12 and ongoing inflammation in the body.
This finding is important because...
Why the top blood pressure number may matter more for your heart than we...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Many people live with it without...
Major causes of young-onset dementia you need to know
When most people hear the word dementia, they often think of older adults. Many imagine it as a condition that only happens late in...
Scientists find a way to reverse arthritis
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults.
It affects millions of people and can make simple...
These drugs can raise your blood pressure without you knowing
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a very common health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
It happens when the...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and many other countries. It includes serious conditions such as heart attacks...
This popular fiber may harm your immune system, study finds
Inulin is a type of dietary fiber that many people eat every day, often without even realizing it. It is found naturally in foods...
The best blood pressure range for people over 60
Keeping blood pressure at a healthy level becomes more important as people get older. Blood pressure is the force created when blood moves through...
Study finds a new cause of memory loss in older people
As people grow older, it is very common to notice small changes in memory. Many people forget names, lose track of where they put...
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When giant beasts disappeared, nature changed forever—and we still see it today
Around 50,000 to 10,000 years ago, the Earth lost many of its largest animals.
These were not just slightly bigger versions of today’s wildlife, but...
Forget our Sun—Planets might form more easily around double stars
For a long time, scientists believed that having two stars in one system would make it difficult for planets to form.
The strong gravitational pull...
Do stars slow down before they die? New study reveals a surprising twist
Stars may look calm and steady in the night sky, but deep inside they are constantly moving and changing.
One of the most important changes...
Young sun-like stars are not as menacing as thought
Scientists know that the behaviour of stars can dictate planetary habitability.
Research shows that young stars emit powerful radiation that can strip planetary atmospheres away.
And...
Tiny water drops could revolutionize solar panel cleaning
Solar energy is growing quickly around the world, with more and more panels being installed every year.
But there is a simple problem: dust and...