The ultraviolet mystery inside newborn stars
Star formation should be a relatively straightforward process.
Dense clouds of molecular hydrogen collapse under gravity, fragmenting into cores that grow into protostars.
These infant stars...
Common chemical in dry cleaning linked to serious liver damage
Liver disease is often caused by drinking too much alcohol, having too much fat in the liver due to obesity or diabetes, or by...
These common chemicals may harm gut health, new study finds
Scientists have found that many man-made chemicals we come into contact with every day could be harming the healthy bacteria in our gut.
These gut...
New device lets people with smell loss ‘feel’ odors inside the nose
There is exciting news for people who have lost their sense of smell. Scientists have created a new device that helps people detect certain...
Long-time sitting after a heart attack can be very harmful
People who sit for more than 14 hours a day after being treated for heart attack symptoms like chest pain may face a higher...
Even light drinking may raise your dementia risk, large study finds
Drinking any amount of alcohol may increase your risk of developing dementia, according to the largest study of its kind, published in the journal...
Diabetes increases risk of stent complications, study finds
People with diabetes, especially those with type 1 diabetes, face a higher risk of complications after receiving heart stents, according to a major study...
Drinking coffee could help control blood pressure, shows study
In a study from the University of Bologna and elsewhere, scientists found that drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure.
People who drink two or...
Strawberries could help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, shows study
Scientists from Rush University found that strawberries, as a snack, may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain...
How to prevent heart disease with a balanced diet
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. However, making informed dietary choices can significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
In this...