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These symptoms after surgery can greatly increase death risk in older people
Older adults who develop new health problems like dehydration, confusion, or poor nutrition after major surgery are much more likely to face serious outcomes.
A...
Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas
The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive...
AI can diagnose mental health disease better than traditional tools
A new study has found that an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant can talk with people about their mental health and offer more accurate assessments...
Why social frailty might be the key to preventing dementia
When most people think about dementia, they think of memory problems or brain scans.
But according to Dr. Suraj Samtani, a clinical psychologist and researcher...
Study finds a new cause of metabolic diseases
Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered that old and damaged blood vessel cells may be an important cause of metabolic disorders like diabetes.
Their new study,...
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...
Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...
How the 2024 superstorm crushed Earth’s protective plasma bubble
In May 2024, Earth was hit by the strongest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Known as the Gannon storm or the “Mother’s Day...
A bandage-thin device could let your finger feel digital textures in real life
For years, screens have been getting better at showing and playing things that look and sound real.
But when it comes to touch, they are...
Scientists use laser tweezers to uncover the secret origin of lightning
Lightning lights up the sky in a dramatic flash, but scientists still don’t fully understand how it starts.
Now, researchers at the Institute of Science...
Amazonian scorpion venom can help treat breast cancer, study finds
Researchers from the University of São Paulo have discovered a molecule in the venom of the Amazonian scorpion Brotheas amazonicus that could offer a...
Nighttime phone use may increase suicidal thoughts
Smartphones have become a normal part of modern life. People use them for work, social connection, entertainment, and to find information.
Many people check their...
A new way to help CBD reach the brain and relieve pain safely
CBD products, including oils, creams, and lotions, have become very popular in recent years. Many people use them to try to relieve pain, reduce...
Tiny plastic particles may be silently damaging your heart
For decades, plastic has made modern life easier. It wraps our food, holds our drinks, and appears in countless everyday products.
However, as plastic breaks...
Could a common mood stabilizer help fight Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that gets worse over time. It causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior, and it can...
This liver disease could increase risk of pancreatic cancer
For many years, doctors have known that chronic infections can quietly damage the body over time.
One of these infections is hepatitis C, a virus...
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How colorful microbes in clouds could help us find life on other planets
Clouds may spoil a picnic or block our view of the stars, but they could also help scientists discover life on distant planets.
A new...
New AI-driven LED tech could deliver stable wireless power for indoor IoT devices
As homes, offices, and factories fill with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the need for safe and flexible ways to power them is growing...
How a modern koala is related to a ferocious ice age predator
Koalas may look like peaceful, eucalyptus-chewing tree-dwellers, while the marsupial lion was one of the fiercest Ice Age predators ever to roam Australia.
But scientists...
Astronomers crack the case of mysterious radio relics in galaxy clusters
Galaxy clusters are the largest structures held together by gravity in the universe.
Each cluster contains hundreds or even thousands of galaxies, along with hot...
Ancient Roman glass cups hold secret messages from their creators
In early 2023, art historian and glassblower Hallie Meredith stood inside a quiet gallery at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she noticed something...