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Sleeping in on weekends may protect your heart

Many people struggle to get enough sleep during the workweek. Busy schedules, early school or work start times, late-night screen use, and stress can...

Scientists create 3D mesh that can listen to human brain organoids

Scientists have created a groundbreaking tool that can listen to the electrical signals inside tiny lab-grown human brain models, often called “mini brains.” These...

Could an “exercise pill” treat depression without working out?

Many people have experienced the mood boost and mental clarity that follow a good workout. Research shows that exercise can significantly reduce symptoms of depression,...

How to live to reduce breast cancer risk

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, and it affects hundreds of thousands of families every year. In...

Webb Telescope peers into Uranus’s mysterious upper atmosphere

For the first time, scientists have created a detailed map of the upper atmosphere of Uranus, revealing how temperature and electrically charged particles change...

Cannabis use may increase risks of psychotic disorders and bipolar disorders

Cannabis is often seen by many teenagers as harmless, especially as laws change and the drug becomes more widely available in some places. However, scientists...

Why women often suffer longer from chronic pain

Chronic pain is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Unlike the sharp pain you feel after an injury...

Simple diet change could help reverse insulin resistance

Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance. The...

Sleep loss may increase risk of heart rhythm disorders

Getting enough sleep is often sacrificed by busy workers trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and daily stress. However, new research suggests that cutting...

Weight‑loss drug may cut alcohol use in half

For the first time, scientists have shown that tirzepatide—the main ingredient in the diabetes and weight‑loss drug Mounjaro—can reduce alcohol intake and relapse‑like drinking...

Two-drug combo may protect kidneys better in diabetes

Chronic kidney disease is a serious condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid from the blood. This...

Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics have saved millions of lives by treating infections that were once deadly. However, bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to these drugs, making some...

Chronic kidney disease may increase dementia risk

Chronic kidney disease, often called CKD, is a long-term condition in which the kidneys slowly lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid...

Traffic pollution may increase breast cancer risk

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women, and understanding what increases the risk has been a major focus of medical...

Carbs in daily meals could affect your lung cancer risk

Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide, and it is often linked to smoking. However, scientists are learning that...

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Why high altitude can make or break Olympic performance

For many Olympic athletes, getting ready to compete is not just about strength, speed, or endurance. When events take place high in the mountains, training...

James Webb Telescope detects rotten-egg gas on alien worlds for the first time

Astronomers have detected a smelly gas best known for the odor of rotten eggs—hydrogen sulfide—in the atmospheres of four giant planets far beyond our...

How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...

Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather

Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices. When...

Scientists finally solve the mystery of how the most common planets form

Astronomers have finally figured out how the most common types of planets in our galaxy are formed—by watching a set of baby planets grow...