No water, no problem: The strange liquid that could host alien life
For decades, scientists have assumed that liquid water is the key ingredient for life on any planet.
On Earth, every known living thing depends on...
Common blood fat may directly cause dangerous artery disease
A new study led by Michigan Medicine has found that high levels of triglycerides — the most common type of fat found in our...
Parkinson’s drug could help fight deadly lung disease
A drug first developed more than 70 years ago to treat Parkinson’s disease may soon play a surprising new role—helping the body fight tuberculosis...
Toothpaste made from hair could repair enamel, study finds
Scientists have found a surprising and eco-friendly way to protect and repair damaged teeth—by using keratin, a protein found in hair, skin, and wool.
In...
Which drugs work best for mystery nerve pain?
Neuropathic pain is a condition that affects over 20 million people in the United States. For many of them, the cause of the pain...
Irregular heartbeat leads to much higher death risks in heart disease, stroke
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast. It has become a major focus of medical research...
A single shot to control blood pressure for six months? new drug could change...
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” is one of the most common health problems in the world.
It happens when the force of...
New diabetes drug may protect kidneys and lungs, study finds
Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have discovered that a newer type of diabetes drug called SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) may do more than...
One simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A new study from scientists at Tehran University of Medical Sciences brings hopeful news for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
The researchers found...
Natural ways to lower high blood pressure and improve your health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many adults around the world. It increases the risk of...