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Eating more beans and tofu may help prevent high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Millions of people live with it without even knowing...

Could eating eggs help lower Alzheimer’s risk?

Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of families around the world and remains one of the most feared conditions linked to aging. The disease slowly damages...

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to treat Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects how people move and think. It happens when certain brain cells slowly stop working. These cells produce...

Could lithium help prevent future suicide attempts?

Researchers are making important progress in understanding the hidden brain changes linked to suicide risk. A new study suggests that a medication already used for...

Small changes in driving may reveal cognitive decline years before diagnosis

As people live longer and stay healthier later in life, more older adults are continuing to drive well into their 70s and 80s. In...

Better cognition linked to higher relapse risk in depression

Many people who experience depression also struggle with what is often called “brain fog.” They may forget things more easily, lose concentration, feel mentally...

Blood test predicts age when Alzheimer’s symptoms start

A new study showed that a blood test can estimate when someone will begin to show Alzheimer’s symptoms. This could help researchers better design...

Hidden signs of blocked heart arteries you should never ignore

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death across the world. Millions of people develop heart problems every year, and many do...

Could a common drug help protect older people from dementia?

Scientists are searching urgently for better ways to prevent and treat dementia as the number of people affected continues to rise around the world. Dementia...

How long can people live with heart failure?

Hearing the words “heart failure” can be frightening for many people. The name itself sounds very serious and may make people think the heart...

Widely used blood pressure drug may harm kidneys and potassium level

A medication that millions of people use to control high blood pressure may carry more risks than doctors once believed. New research from Columbia University...

FDA warns popular diabetes drugs may cause rare but dangerous infection

A group of diabetes medications that has become increasingly popular in recent years may carry a rare but very serious health risk, according to...

Huge 17-year study finds one popular blood pressure drug may cause more dangerous side...

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people take medication every day to lower their...

Mini-strokes may last only minutes, but they could predict a dangerous stroke soon

A mini-stroke may sound less serious than a regular stroke, but doctors say it should never be ignored. A mini-stroke, medically known as a...

How peanuts may help cancer spread in the body

Peanuts are one of the world’s most popular snacks. Many people enjoy them roasted, salted, or mixed into foods like peanut butter, candy, and...

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Strange new shape boosts energy conversion by over 8 times

Every day, huge amounts of energy are wasted as heat. Cars release heat through their exhaust, factories lose heat during production, and even our...

Astronomers discover missing planets around the galaxy’s most common stars

Astronomers have discovered something surprising about planets beyond our solar system. Even though planets are incredibly common—scientists now estimate there is at least one planet...

Facial recognition data is a key to your identity. If stolen, you can’t just...

A woman strolls into a grocery store, thinking about grabbing some apples. Before she even reaches the produce aisle, a security camera has scanned...

Why one side of the Milky Way is hotter than the other

Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why one side of our galaxy is warmer than the other, and the explanation is something you might...

How the Milky Way’s smallest neighbors reveal the early universe

Astronomers have long been fascinated by tiny galaxies that orbit the Milky Way. These faint and fragile systems, known as ultra-faint dwarf galaxies, are often...