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Feeling lonely may raise your risk of diabetes, study finds
New research shows that older adults who feel socially isolated may be more likely to develop diabetes and struggle with managing their blood sugar.
The...
Is fatty liver dangerous if left untreated?
Fatty liver disease happens when too much fat builds up in the liver. It is very common, especially in people who are overweight or...
Can stress really harm your heart?
Most people experience stress at some point in their lives. It can come from work, money problems, family issues, or even just the fast...
Midlife health problems may raise risk of dementia before age 65
A new study has found that people with certain health problems in their 40s and 50s—such as high blood pressure, excess belly fat, and...
Scientists discover a giant young planet in a unique double star system
Astronomers have discovered a young gas giant planet orbiting one star in a fascinating double star system—while the other star still has a disk...
Scientists build first quantum chip with electronics and light in one device
In a major step toward making quantum technology more practical and scalable, scientists from Boston University, UC Berkeley, and Northwestern University have created the...
New wearable sensor could track your hydration in real time—no needles or tests required
As summer temperatures soar in Texas and other hot regions, staying hydrated becomes more important than ever.
But it’s often hard to know when you’re...
How soup might soothe symptoms and support recovery from colds and flu
For generations, chicken soup has been a go-to remedy for people feeling under the weather.
It holds a cherished place in many cultures as a...
How ChatGPT is giving stroke survivors a new way to communicate
A new approach using generative AI, such as ChatGPT, is offering fresh hope to people with aphasia—a language disorder that affects speech, writing, and...
Handling stress well may make you a friendlier, more outgoing person
A new study from Michigan State University suggests that how you manage daily stress can actually shape your personality over time.
According to the research,...
Understanding the different types of dementia
Dementia is a general term that describes a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning skills that is serious enough to interfere with daily life.
It...
COVID-19 may trigger Alzheimer’s-like brain changes—and the eye could hold the clues
A new study from Yale University reveals that COVID-19 might play a role in triggering brain changes similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s disease—and...
Could this drug help prevent joint replacement surgery?
There’s good news for people who suffer from joint pain. A new study suggests that a pill called colchicine might help reduce the need...
Could life begin on Titan? NASA study finds clues in Saturn’s mysterious moon
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may hold clues about how life could begin in places very different from Earth.
According to new NASA research, tiny, cell-like...
Ancient lungfish jaws reveal the eating habits of Earth’s first land animals
Long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth, the oceans were teeming with strange and powerful creatures.
Among them were lungfish—an ancient group of lobe-finned fish that...
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Giant liquid mirrors could revolutionize the hunt for habitable worlds
Imagine a space telescope with a mirror stretching 50 meters across!
That's larger than the width of a U.K. soccer field and nearly eight times...
This new concrete eats CO₂ and builds stronger, greener cities
Concrete has helped build civilizations for thousands of years, from ancient pyramids to modern skyscrapers.
But today, it's also a big polluter—responsible for up to...
Chang’e-6 uncovers hidden history of the moon’s mysterious farside
For decades, scientists have wondered why the moon’s two sides are so different.
The side we see from Earth, known as the nearside, is smoother...
The Milky Way’s ghost galaxies: Are we surrounded by invisible neighbors?
The Milky Way might have many more neighboring galaxies than we’ve been able to detect so far, according to new research from scientists at...
Replying to the wrong text could cost you, data security expert says
Don't believe everything you read—especially if it's a text message like these:
"Notice: Your vehicle was identified as having an unpaid toll. Click now...