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Magic mushroom compound may change the brain for weeks

Scientists from the University of California San Francisco and Imperial College London have discovered that psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in magic mushrooms, may...

AI shows two main Parkinson’s types and five subgroups

Researchers in Belgium have discovered that Parkinson’s disease may consist of several hidden subtypes rather than one single disorder. Using artificial intelligence and machine learning,...

Scientists discover how to turn off pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. It is often called a “silent disease” because it can grow for a long...

Hidden fat inside your muscles may show heart disease risk

A new study from researchers in Germany suggests that hidden fat inside muscles may reveal important clues about a person’s heart and metabolic health. Using...

Very slow or very fast heartbeat could be a hidden warning sign for stroke

A person’s resting heart rate is often seen as a simple sign of health. Many people believe that a lower resting heart rate always...

Why exercise still matters more than ever for people using weight-loss drugs

New weight-loss medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists have changed the way doctors treat obesity. Drugs such as semaglutide and liraglutide have helped many people lose...

New migraine treatments show strongest effects for reducing headaches

Researchers have found that a newer group of migraine medications may offer better relief and fewer side effects than many traditional treatments for chronic...

New drug combo may treat Alzheimer’s disease better

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia around the world. It affects millions of people and has...

These foods can quietly make type 2 diabetes worse

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health problems in the world today. It happens when the body cannot use insulin...

Scientists find an unexpected cause of tiny brain bleeds in older people

A study from researchers at the University of California, Irvine has uncovered a surprising new explanation for tiny brain bleeds that are often seen...

Hidden warning signs of kidney disease older people should never ignore

Kidney disease is a common health problem, especially in older adults, but many people do not notice it until it becomes serious. This is...

Dangerous high blood pressure symptoms you should never ignore

Blood pressure is one of the most important signs of overall health. It measures the force of blood pushing against the walls of the...

This supplement may help protect heart health in type 2 diabetes

A widely available and relatively inexpensive supplement called mitoquinone may help protect people with Type 2 diabetes from developing heart failure, according to new...

Scientists discover a possible new treatment for fatty liver disease

Fatty liver disease is becoming one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. A common type called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD,...

Why both blood pressure numbers matter more than you think

When people check their blood pressure, they usually see two numbers. These numbers may look simple, but they carry important information about heart health. The...

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Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat

Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...

Scientists finally discover the true edge of the Milky Way

For many years, astronomers have wondered where the Milky Way truly “ends.” Unlike a solid object, our galaxy does not have a clear boundary. Its...

Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting, but confirmation can take years

Astronomers can use telescopes to find specific molecules in the atmospheres of neighboring planets, in nebulae—clouds of interstellar dust and gas—hundreds or thousands of...

Astronomers find the edge of the Milky Way’s star-forming disc

Where exactly is the edge of the Milky Way? That question is harder to answer than one might expect. Since we’re inside of the galaxy...

When giant beasts disappeared, nature changed forever—and we still see it today

Around 50,000 to 10,000 years ago, the Earth lost many of its largest animals. These were not just slightly bigger versions of today’s wildlife, but...