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What you need to know about the scars of kidney disease
Scarring is one of the biggest problems in chronic kidney disease. When the kidneys are damaged over time, scar tissue builds up and slowly...
Does rectal bleeding signal hemorrhoids or cancer?
Hemorrhoids are a very common condition that affects about half of all people by the time they reach age fifty.
They may cause pain, itching,...
Kidney disease speeds up memory loss, study shows
A new study has found that chronic kidney disease, or CKD, can speed up memory loss and other thinking problems—and it does so differently...
Stronger muscles and less belly fat can slow brain aging
New research shows that having more muscle and less hidden belly fat is linked to a younger, healthier brain.
The study will be presented at...
Combo pill for high blood pressure may be more effective
A new scientific report suggests that taking just one pill that combines two or more blood pressure medications may help people lower their blood...
Your personality traits can predict death risk very effectively
A new study from the University of Limerick has found that your personality traits may influence how long you live.
The study looked at nearly...
Smaller dose of treatment can fight skin cancer much better
Immunotherapy has changed the way doctors treat advanced skin cancer, especially malignant melanoma, which is the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
These powerful drugs...
Signs your blood pressure could be dangerously high
Blood pressure is a key part of your health. It shows how hard your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it...
How sleep protects your heart health
Sleep does much more than make you feel rested. It plays a big role in keeping your heart healthy. Good sleep is one of...
Natural vasodilators that help lower blood pressure
Keeping your blood pressure under control is very important. It helps protect your heart and prevents serious health problems like strokes, heart attacks, and...
Can avocados support your blood sugar control?
Avocados are not only creamy and delicious but also incredibly helpful for people with diabetes. This unique fruit is full of healthy fats and...
A big hidden cause of rheumatoid arthritis in your gut
Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research teams have made an exciting discovery about rheumatoid arthritis, or RA.
This condition causes pain, swelling,...
How high blood pressure can weaken your bones
High blood pressure is known for causing heart problems and strokes, but many people don’t realize that it can also hurt your bones.
New research...
Can a diabetes drug help prevent Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease is a common brain illness in older people. It is the main cause of dementia, which leads to memory loss, trouble thinking,...
Why lying down may show hidden blood pressure dangers
Blood pressure is a key sign of how healthy your heart is. Doctors usually check it while you are sitting calmly in their office....
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Indigo dye from blue jeans can supercharge solid-state batteries
The color that makes blue jeans iconic might also help power tomorrow’s electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Researchers at Concordia University have discovered that...
A new breathable electronic skin could change the future of wearable tech
Scientists have created a new kind of “electronic skin” — a super thin, flexible, and breathable device that sticks comfortably to the human body...
Scientists map the largest structures in the universe
clusters of galaxies.
These gigantic structures, which contain hundreds or even thousands of galaxies bound together by gravity, offer important clues about how the universe...
Coral reefs have helped stabilize Earth’s climate for 250 million years, new study shows
Coral reefs are famous for supporting colorful marine life, but new research reveals they have shaped something much larger: the stability of Earth’s carbon...
Ancient DNA from Southern Africa rewrites the story of human origins
A major new study has revealed that a group of people in southern Africa lived in partial isolation for hundreds of thousands of years—offering...