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Weight-loss surgery may greatly improve survival for people with kidney disease
A major new study has found that weight-loss surgery may do far more than help people lose weight.
Researchers now say these procedures may also...
Scientists use old chemistry trick to create future-ready glass
Glass has been part of human life for thousands of years, from ancient decorations to modern technology like fiber-optic cables.
Now, scientists have found a...
Rare metal helped ancient life thrive long before oxygen filled Earth
More than three billion years ago, life on Earth faced a difficult problem.
The planet’s oceans contained only tiny amounts of molybdenum, a rare metal...
Pesticide linked to 150% higher cancer risk in major study
Cancer is a complex disease that develops over time, often influenced by many different factors. Genetics, lifestyle, and environment all play a role.
Among these,...
Scientists discover Parkinson’s disease is not just one disease
A major new study suggests that Parkinson’s disease may actually consist of several different diseases rather than a single condition.
Researchers from VIB and KU...
The critical role of exercise in the era of powerful new weight-loss drugs
New medications for obesity and type 2 diabetes have dramatically changed the conversation about weight loss.
Drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, including semaglutide and...
New migraine headache drugs may work better than older treatments
A major new review of migraine treatments suggests that a newer group of medications may offer better relief for people living with chronic migraine.
Researchers...
Astronomers discover how a mini-Neptune survived beside a hot Jupiter
Astronomers using NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered new clues about one of the strangest planetary systems ever discovered.
About 190 light years...
New Parkinson’s discovery suggests the brain may be able to protect itself
Scientists may have discovered a new way to help slow Parkinson’s disease by strengthening the brain’s own protective systems.
The findings, published in the Journal...
A weak spot in pancreatic cancer could lead to new treatments
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and difficult cancers to treat. It is often found late, when the disease has already spread,...
AI scans reveal a hidden type of fat linked to high blood pressure and...
Researchers in Germany have discovered that a hidden type of fat deep inside muscles may reveal serious health risks long before symptoms appear.
Using MRI...
A surprising truth about kidney stones and drinking water
Kidney stones can cause extreme pain and serious discomfort. They develop when substances in the urine, such as calcium and other minerals, form solid...
Mixing natural compounds with medicine may improve Alzheimer’s treatment
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that mainly affects older adults. It is the leading cause of dementia, which means a loss of...
Why exercise may slow Parkinson’s disease effectively
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that slowly affects the brain and body. It usually appears in people between the ages of 55 and 65,...
Scientists move closer to healing arthritis naturally
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health problems affecting joints. It happens when the soft tissue that protects the ends of bones, called...
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Astronomers discover missing planets around the galaxy’s most common stars
Astronomers have discovered something surprising about planets beyond our solar system.
Even though planets are incredibly common—scientists now estimate there is at least one planet...
Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...
A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...
Why one side of the Milky Way is hotter than the other
Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why one side of our galaxy is warmer than the other, and the explanation is something you might...
How the Milky Way’s smallest neighbors reveal the early universe
Astronomers have long been fascinated by tiny galaxies that orbit the Milky Way.
These faint and fragile systems, known as ultra-faint dwarf galaxies, are often...
Binary stars form lots of exoplanets, but many of them are ejected as rogue...
Astronomers don't have to work hard to find binary stars in the Milky Way.
They're common, even abundant. For a long time, they thought that...