How sleep builds muscle, burns fat, and boosts brainpower
Many people know that a good night’s sleep helps the body grow and repair itself, but not everyone understands why.
Sleep, especially the early deep...
Standing blood pressure spike may signal future heart risks
A new study has found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure who experience a spike in their blood pressure when they...
Scientists keep samples near absolute zero for 10 hours—and watch them go quantum
Scientists have long dreamed of watching materials transform into their quantum states—phases of matter that only appear when atoms are chilled to near absolute...
Weight-loss drugs may help treat heart failure, study finds
Semaglutide and similar drugs, best known for treating diabetes and aiding weight loss, may also help people with a type of heart failure, according...
Healthy diet may reduce chronic pain, study finds
New research from the University of South Australia shows that a healthy diet can significantly reduce chronic pain, not just support weight loss.
In a...
Scientists find the key to successful Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists at Aarhus University in Denmark have made an important discovery that could help us understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Their research focuses on exosomes—tiny...
New study raises safety questions for ADHD drugs
ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects focus, self-control, and behavior.
Many children and teens are treated with medications to help...
This diabetes drug could treat heart and kidney diseases
New research has revealed exciting news for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. A medication called sotagliflozin, which is part of...
This blood pressure drug may be the key to a longer, healthier life
A common blood pressure drug might hold the secret to living longer and staying healthier as we age.
Scientists from the University of Liverpool have...
Widely used blood pressure drug may cause sudden heart stoppage
A recent study from Europe has found a surprising link between a common blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
The...