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Surprising reason why more women diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people around the world, but women are far more likely than men to be diagnosed with the condition.
Many experts...
Quitting smoking in midlife may help slow cognitive decline
A new study from University College London (UCL) shows that quitting smoking—even in your 50s or later—can help slow down memory loss and mental...
How state welfare policies may be worsening arthritis pain in the U.S.
A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington reveals a surprising link between state-level welfare policies and the rise in arthritis-related joint...
Self-diagnosis on the rise: helpful or harmful?
In today’s world, medical and psychological terms that were once used only by professionals are now part of everyday conversations.
It’s not unusual to hear...
How sleep apnea might speed up aging and harm the heart
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known for causing breathing problems during sleep, but new research shows it may do much more.
A recent review published...
Your neighborhood may affect your risk of dementia, study finds
Where you live may play a bigger role in your brain health than you think.
A new study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine...
Scientists create biodegradable circuit boards for greener wireless devices
Engineers in Scotland are developing eco-friendly circuit boards that could make wireless communication devices greener and more sustainable.
The collaboration between the University of Glasgow...
New open-source software revolutionizes 3D printing with multiple materials
A new open-source software tool is changing the way engineers design and print complex 3D objects.
Developed at the University of Colorado Boulder, the program—called...
Mysterious galactic glow may be the first sign of dark matter
For decades, astronomers have been puzzled by a faint but powerful glow of gamma rays shining from the center of our Milky Way galaxy.
Now,...
Martian sandworms: How CO₂ ice blocks carve mysterious gullies on Mars
The strange gullies etched into the red sands of Mars have long puzzled scientists.
Were they carved by running water, avalanches, or perhaps even traces...
Vegan diet may help people with diabetes use less insulin
A new study suggests that people with type 1 diabetes might be able to lower their insulin use—and their insulin costs—by following a low-fat...
70% of U.S. adults have obesity, study finds
A new way of defining obesity could dramatically change how many Americans are considered to have the condition.
According to research from Mass General Brigham,...
Popular weight loss drugs may improve stroke recovery
Drugs that help manage type 2 diabetes are already known for their ability to lower blood sugar, help with weight loss, and reduce heart...
Arthritis drug may help reverse muscle loss, study finds
A new study has found that a common arthritis drug may help patients grow stronger muscles, offering hope to people with muscle loss problems.
The...
New FDA-approved blood test could help rule out Alzheimer’s disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new blood test that may help doctors figure out if a person’s memory problems...
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Paper-thin LED shines like the sun and could transform future screens
Imagine wallpaper that glows like natural sunlight or a phone screen that’s easy on your eyes even at night.
Scientists have now developed a paper-thin...
Scientists turn used water bottles into powerful, recyclable energy devices
Every year, more than 500 billion plastic water bottles are produced worldwide, most of them used only once before being thrown away.
Now, scientists have...
New ultrafast optical probe could pave way for petahertz electronics
In the world of solid materials, one property shapes almost everything about how they behave: the bandgap.
This is the tiny but critical energy difference...
World’s first known butt-drag fossil trace was left by a rock hyrax in South...
Rock hyraxes, known in southern Africa more often as "dassies," are furry, thickset creatures with short legs and no discernible tails. They spend much...
Researchers find smart ways to give old solar panels a second life
Australia’s booming solar industry is creating a new challenge: what to do with thousands of old solar panels when they reach the end of...