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Can vitamin D stop diabetes?

Prediabetes is a very common health condition, especially in the United States. It happens when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high...

How a stroke can change the brain over time

A stroke is a serious medical event that happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or reduced. When this happens, brain...

Why Parkinson’s patients may feel their thinking is worse than it really is

Many people living with Parkinson’s disease say something that can be frustrating and confusing. They feel like their memory or thinking is getting worse, but...

Loneliness impacts memory, but not long-term brain declines

Loneliness has become a growing concern around the world, especially among older adults. Many people worry that feeling alone may lead to faster memory...

Scientists discover big cause of memory loss in Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that slowly takes away a person’s memory and thinking ability. It is one of the most common causes of...

Astronomers spot a Jupiter-like planet with possible ice clouds

Astronomers have discovered a distant planet similar to Jupiter that may be covered with thick clouds, offering new insights into how giant planets form...

Can vitamin D help prevent dementia decades later?

Dementia is a growing concern around the world, especially as people live longer. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily...

Why stroke severity matters for memory and thinking

Stroke is often seen as a sudden and dramatic medical event, but its effects can last for many years. While many people focus on...

Rectal cancer is killing more younger adults, study finds

Rectal cancer is becoming a serious concern among younger adults, and new research shows that the situation may be getting worse faster than many...

Hidden symptoms in Parkinson’s disease may cause early medication use

A new long-term study has found that many people with Parkinson’s disease are already using mental health medications even before they are diagnosed. The research...

Can losing weight benefit people with heart failure?

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...

Why clearing amyloid may not help Alzheimer’s patients as much as hoped

For many years, scientists believed that a protein called amyloid beta was the main cause of Alzheimer’s disease. This protein builds up in the brain...

These foods can quietly harm your kidneys

Your kidneys are small, but they do many important jobs that keep your body working well. They clean your blood by removing waste, help...

When some high blood pressure cannot be controlled by medicine

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force...

This treatable brain disease is often misdiagnosed as dementia

Dementia is a condition that many people fear, especially as they get older. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior, and in most cases, it...

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How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?

If you've been in the market for a new hair dryer, you've likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in...

Black hole ‘dancing jets’ pack the power of 10,000 suns, new study finds

Astronomers have captured striking new details of powerful jets shooting out from a black hole, revealing just how much energy these cosmic systems can...

Think your voice is private? AI can analyze and clone it

Talking to machines has become part of everyday life. From asking Amazon Alexa for the weather to dictating messages on a phone, voice technology...

New transparent film keeps cars cooler by 6°c without using electricity

A new type of transparent film could help keep cars much cooler in hot weather—without using any electricity. Researchers from Seoul National University, working with...

How dark matter could have built massive black holes after the big bang

Astronomers have long been puzzled by the discovery of extremely large black holes in the early universe. Some of these black holes, found less than...