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Can a picture save your heart? new study shows the power of seeing risk

Many people know that heart disease is dangerous, but knowing is not always enough to change behavior. A new study suggests that actually seeing...

Your gut may hold the key to preventing memory loss

A growing body of research suggests that diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia may not begin in the brain as once believed. Instead, they may start...

Simple blood tests and ai may help detect liver cancer before it’s too late

Liver cancer is a major health problem worldwide. It is often difficult to detect early because symptoms may not appear until the disease has...

Why doctors now want you to check cholesterol earlier than ever

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. A major reason for this is high cholesterol, which can quietly damage the...

New study links gum health to Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is usually known for memory loss and confusion. It is a condition that slowly damages the brain and affects thinking, behavior, and...

This drug could reduce suicidal thoughts quickly

A new study from Columbia University has brought hopeful news for people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Researchers have found that ketamine, a...

Even short-term steroid use may affect memory function

Steroids are commonly used medicines that help reduce inflammation in the body. Doctors often prescribe them for conditions such as asthma, allergies, arthritis, and...

This simple food can prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes

A new study from Tufts University has shown that a simple change in what you eat each day may have a powerful effect on...

Tiny blood test could detect deadly pancreatic cancer early

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most serious and deadly forms of cancer. It is often called a “silent” disease because it usually does...

A surprising new drug could help people lose weight without dieting

A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has revealed an exciting discovery that could change how we treat obesity. Researchers found that a drug first...

Eye disease may signal future Alzheimer’s

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage vision without causing clear symptoms at first. Many people do...

What is best blood pressure for people over 60?

Keeping your blood pressure at a healthy level is one of the most important ways to protect your health as you get older. Blood...

Some depression drugs may increase death risk, study finds

A new study from researchers at Rutgers University and Columbia University has raised concerns about how depression is sometimes treated. The study, published in the...

The best time to take blood pressure medicine could surprise you

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems around the world. It often has no clear symptoms, but...

What supplements can lower your cancer risk?

Many people hope that taking supplements can help protect them from cancer. With so many products available in stores and online, it can be...

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A “cotton candy” planet wrapped in haze leaves scientists puzzled

Astronomers have taken a closer look at one of the strangest planets ever discovered, and it is raising more questions than answers. The planet, called...

Scientists create tabletop device to test wireless charging for electric cars

Electric vehicles are becoming an important part of the world’s effort to reduce carbon emissions and move away from fossil fuels. When combined with renewable...

Scientists turn toxic forever chemicals into a tool for producing lithium for batteries

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are often called “forever chemicals” because they break down very slowly in the environment. These chemicals have been...

Scientists discover one of the oldest stars ever, with almost no iron

Astronomers have discovered one of the oldest and most primitive stars ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe. The star, named PicII-503,...

Nearby galaxies suggest the universe may be expanding more slowly than thought

For decades, scientists have tried to measure how fast the universe is expanding. This expansion rate is known as the Hubble constant, and it plays...