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Why belly fat and muscle loss together can be deadly
As people get older, changes in the body are natural. Muscle strength may slowly decrease, and body fat may increase. While each of these...
Scientists find root cause of hard-to-treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing through the...
A tropical fruit may hold a key to slowing Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared conditions of aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, and it often takes many years...
Tiny camera could help detect ovarian cancer earlier than ever before
Ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women. It is often called a “silent disease” because it usually does not cause...
How diabetes drug metformin supports the body during cancer treatment
Scientists have discovered that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may help the body in a way that is similar to exercise.
The...
A common vitamin may help treat fatty liver disease, new study finds
Fatty liver disease, now called metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), is a growing health problem around the world. It affects about 30 percent of...
A simple dental visit could help protect people with liver disease, study finds
Many people think of dental care as something that only affects the mouth. They go to the dentist to clean their teeth, fix cavities,...
How coffee can affect your cholesterol health
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and for many people, it is part of their daily routine. Some enjoy...
Common blood thinner drug could treat hidden heart rhythm disease
A recent international study suggests that a widely used blood-thinning drug may help prevent strokes in people with a hidden heart rhythm problem that...
Even small amounts of alcohol may raise cancer risk
Many people are aware that smoking can lead to cancer, but fewer people realize that alcohol can also increase the risk.
Drinking is often seen...
Common drugs may quietly increase dementia risk, study shows
Memory and thinking abilities can change as people grow older. Some people may notice small lapses, such as forgetting names or misplacing items.
Others may...
How high blood pressure may affect your emotional health, study finds
When people think about high blood pressure, they usually focus on its effects on the heart. It is well known that high blood pressure...
Common heartburn pills may help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. It is becoming more common around the world, with...
Hidden eye disease may signal future Alzheimer’s disease
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can slowly damage vision without clear warning signs. Many people do not notice...
This depression drug may calm suicidal thoughts in just one day
A study from Columbia University has brought fresh hope for people struggling with severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
The research shows that ketamine, a drug...
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Scientists discover one of the most pristine stars ever found in the universe
Astronomers have discovered an extremely rare star that offers a glimpse into the earliest days of the universe.
The star, named SDSS J0715-7334, is considered...
This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer
A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...
Scientists observed atoms existing in two places at the same time
Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved something that sounds almost impossible: they have observed atoms existing in two places at the...
This smartwatch could one day detect plastic inside your body
Tiny plastic particles are now being found almost everywhere, including inside the human body.
Scientists have detected microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics in the air...
The unseen challenges of life on the moon
For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for...