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Popular heartburn drugs linked to higher risk of kidney disease

Millions of people take medications called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, to relieve heartburn and acid reflux. These drugs are widely used because they...

Just one cup of these vegetables a day could help prevent heart disease

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death across the world. Every year, it is responsible for nearly 18 million deaths. The condition includes...

A common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study warns

A common drug used to treat high blood pressure may increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest when taken at high doses, according to...

A common gallbladder problem could signal deadly pancreatic cancer earlier

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It often develops quietly and is very difficult to detect...

Study finds which drugs work best for a chronic nerve pain

Neuropathic pain is a type of pain caused by damage or problems in the nerves. Unlike pain from a cut or injury, nerve pain...

Drinking this tea 3 cups a day may help lower blood pressure, study finds

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Doctors also call this condition hypertension. It happens when the...

Beer-only drinkers may have the unhealthiest diets

Many people enjoy an occasional alcoholic drink, whether it is beer, wine, or liquor. But new research suggests that the type of alcohol people...

Scientists observe long-predicted “clock magnetism” in an atomically thin crystal

When scientists shrink materials down to extremely thin layers—sometimes just a single atom thick—their behavior can become very unusual. A new study has now revealed...

Antarctica has lost ice the size of 10 Los Angeles cities in 30 years

A new 30-year study has revealed how Antarctica’s ice is slowly retreating along parts of its vast coastline. Scientists led by researchers at the University...

The coldest ‘stars’ in the galaxy might actually be alien megastructures

Ever since physicist Freeman Dyson first proposed the concept in 1960, the "Dyson sphere" has been the holy grail of techno-signature hunters. A highly advanced...

Scientists discover new way to attack hard‑to‑treat lung cancer

Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer deaths around the world. Among the different types of lung cancer, non‑small cell lung...

Deep sleep may protect older people from anxiety

As people grow older, many parts of the body change, including sleep patterns and emotional health. Older adults often report that they sleep less...

Some fruits and vegetables may increase pesticide levels in the body

A new scientific study suggests that some fruits and vegetables may increase the amount of pesticide chemicals found in the human body. The research was...

A simple blood test may help detect dangerous prostate cancer earlier

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men around the world. In many countries, including Germany, it is the most frequently...

Some patients may maintain weight loss with fewer injections

Drugs known as GLP‑1 medications have changed the way doctors treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. Medicines such as semaglutide, which are sold under...

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Ancient amber reveals how ants lived and interacted in the age of dinosaurs

Tiny insects trapped in fossilized tree resin are offering scientists a rare window into life on Earth millions of years ago. A new study of...

This solar battery could store sunlight for days and produce hydrogen on demand

Scientists in Germany have created a new material that can capture energy from sunlight, store it for days, and later release it as hydrogen...

Can Martian soil kill Earth microbes? Water bears reveal surprising clues

Scientists are using one of Earth’s toughest microscopic creatures to explore an important question for future space travel: Could the soil on Mars naturally...

6 million years ago something slammed into modern-day Brazil

Giant impacts on Earth's surface can be cataclysmic events with far-reaching consequences. They can excavate massive craters like the Vredefort Crater. There's also growing evidence...

Early Mars was warm and wet not icy

A recent study showed that Mars was warm and wet billions of years ago. The finding contrasts with another theory that this era was mainly...