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A blood protein could help treat blood pressure and diabetes
Proteins floating in our blood can tell us a lot about our health. While genetic testing reveals risks we are born with, proteins provide...
Can low-dose aspirin help prevent heart attacks and stroke in diabetes?
A new study brings hope to people with type 2 diabetes who are at higher risk for heart problems.
It found that taking low-dose aspirin...
Two heart drugs together may treat fatty liver disease
A new study from the University of Barcelona suggests that two existing medications—pemafibrate and telmisartan—may help treat a common liver condition known as metabolic...
Fish oil’s heart benefits may depend on your unique metabolism
A new study from Finland shows that a type of omega-3 fatty acid called eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), found in fish oil, may not work...
Popular antibiotic drug may increase death risk, study warns
A new study has found that taking the antibiotic azithromycin may increase the risk of death, including from heart-related causes.
The study was published in...
This diabetes drug cuts heart attack and stroke risk, study finds
A new international study has found that the diabetes drug albiglutide may help protect people with type 2 diabetes from serious heart problems like...
Study finds a surprising cause of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects the way people move. It usually starts slowly and gets worse over time.
People with Parkinson’s often...
The hidden danger of high blood pressure that your doctor might miss
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that can lead to serious issues like heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure.
Most...
Could a common diabetes drug boost lifespan in older people?
Researchers at Stanford University and other institutions have found that metformin, a common drug used for type 2 diabetes, might have benefits beyond just...
Why kidney diseases can make your skin itchy
When people think about kidney disease, they often think about problems with blood tests or dialysis—not skin issues. But for many people with kidney...
Can aspirin help you prevent high blood pressure?
Aspirin is a well-known medicine used to relieve pain and lower fevers. Many people also take it for heart health, especially to reduce the...
Can peanuts help cancer spread?
Peanuts are a popular snack around the world. People love their crunchy texture and rich taste. They are usually seen as a healthy food...
These common drugs may harm memory function in older people
Most people take medicine to feel better when dealing with health problems like allergies or high blood pressure. But a new study from the...
Is coffee good or bad for diabetes? here’s what you need to know
For many people, a new day doesn’t feel like it’s truly started until they have their first cup of coffee. But if you have...
Blood pressure drugs may increase vision loss risk, study finds
A new study has found that some people taking common blood pressure medicine may face a higher risk of getting glaucoma, an eye disease...
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Scientists discover 125,000-year-old elephant tracks in southeastern Spain
For the first time, scientists have uncovered fossilized footprints of large land animals preserved in ancient coastal sand dunes in the Spanish region of...
Not just cold and conflict: Roman troops at Hadrian’s Wall battled parasites
Nearly 2,000 years ago, Roman soldiers stationed on the edge of the empire faced more than cold winds, enemy raids, and homesickness.
New research shows...
Astronomers discover the violent origin of mysterious blue cosmic explosions
For years, astronomers have been puzzled by rare and dramatic flashes of blue and ultraviolet light that suddenly appear in distant galaxies and then...
Astronomers find the first compelling evidence of monster stars in the early universe
One of the greatest mysteries the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was developed to investigate was the birth of supermassive black holes (SMBHs).
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A year that mattered: Caltech’s scientific journey in 2025
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