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Smoking makes human lungs stiffer like scar tissue

A new study has provided some of the clearest evidence yet of how smoking physically damages human lungs. For the first time, scientists directly measured...

Where you get rectal cancer treatment could affect your survival

A new study suggests that the hospital where a person receives treatment for rectal cancer may strongly affect the quality of care they receive...

Why BMI alone may miss dangerous health risks linked to obesity

For many years, doctors have mainly used body mass index, or BMI, to determine whether a person has obesity. BMI is calculated using a...

How you write may help detect dementia earlier

For many older adults, changes in handwriting can happen gradually over time. Letters may become uneven, writing may look less smooth, or it may...

Over half of type 2 diabetes cases could be preventable

A major international study has found that healthy lifestyle choices may dramatically lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even among people with strong...

Three-minute video game could help detect depression

Scientists have created a smartphone game that may help identify depression in just a few minutes. The game is based on how people react to...

Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes

Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...

Common asthma drug may help fight aggressive cancers

A medication commonly used to treat asthma and allergies may also help fight some of the most difficult cancers, according to a new study...

Simple nutrient may help lower fatigue in older people

Many people hear that exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy as they grow older. Regular movement can help protect the...

Simple urine test may show early warning signs of dementia

A large new study from Sweden suggests that a simple urine test could help doctors spot people who may face a higher risk of...

New pill could replace CPAP masks for sleep apnea treatment

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects millions of people around the world. The condition happens when the upper airway becomes...

New diabetes drug shows bigger weight loss and blood sugar benefits than Ozempic-like treatment

A new research review has found that a diabetes drug called Tirzepatide may work better than another well-known drug, Semaglutide, for lowering blood sugar...

New finding could lead to safer treatments for high blood pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. In the United States alone, more than 116 million adults...

Muscle-building steroids may trigger dangerous heart problems in young men

A new international study has raised serious concerns about the use of anabolic steroids and their effects on heart health, especially in young men. Researchers...

The worst and best fats for people with high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with the condition,...

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Scientists discover the tiny coating trick that could make EV batteries last much longer

Scientists in South Korea have discovered an important design rule that could help future electric vehicle batteries last much longer and perform more safely. Their...

Scientists create nearly invisible solar cells that could turn windows into power sources

Scientists in Singapore have developed a new type of ultrathin solar cell that is almost invisible and could one day turn windows, car sunroofs,...

Neanderthals may have performed dental surgery 60,000 years ago

A surprising new discovery suggests that Neanderthals may have carried out a form of dental treatment nearly 60,000 years ago. Researchers studying an ancient tooth...

Scientists solve a cosmic mystery hidden inside the Perseus galaxy cluster

An international team of scientists has uncovered new clues about how stars lived and died billions of years ago by studying one of the...

Scientists may have detected signs of dark matter in black hole collisions

Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in modern science. Astronomers believe it makes up most of the matter in the universe, yet nobody...