AI therapy apps may help some people—but they also carry serious risks

Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are becoming increasingly popular for discussing emotions, seeking advice, or coping with stress. Millions of people around the world...

1 in 3 people in dental appointments found to have diabetes or prediabetes

Many people visit the dentist regularly to check their teeth and gums, but new research suggests that these visits might also help detect another...

This diet may speed up breast cancer growth, scientists find

What people eat may influence how cancer grows in the body. For many years, doctors and scientists have suspected that diet can affect the...

Sleeping this long may help prevent type 2 diabetes

Most people know that sleep is important for feeling rested and focused during the day. But scientists are increasingly discovering that sleep also plays...

Wildfire smoke may trigger more severe strokes

Air pollution is often thought of as a long‑term environmental problem, but new research suggests that even short bursts of polluted air may have...

Stress nerves may help pancreatic cancer grow, study finds

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. It often grows silently and is usually discovered only after...

Why everyday sounds feel louder for people with chronic back pain

Chronic back pain is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world. Millions of people live with persistent pain that lasts...

A common blood pressure drug may help slow aging

Aging is a natural part of life, but it is also one of the biggest mysteries in science. As people grow older, the body...

Common palm oil fat may help cancer spread

Cancer becomes far more dangerous when it spreads from its original location to other parts of the body. This process is known as metastasis,...

Why metformin is one of the most trusted medicines for type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It happens when the body cannot properly control blood...