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New Smartwatch Could Monitor Blood Pressure All Day Without an Inflatable Cuff
Checking blood pressure is one of the most common ways doctors assess heart and blood vessel health.
High blood pressure affects millions of people around...
Why Breathing Hard May Benefit Mental Health More than Just Moving More
Many people know that exercise is good for physical health, but scientists are still learning which types of movement provide the greatest benefits for...
Why Heart Attack Survivors Struggle with Memory and Mood
Surviving a heart attack is often only the beginning of a long recovery journey.
While doctors focus heavily on repairing the damage to the heart,...
AI and Reddit Spot Possible New Side Effects of Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss and diabetes medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide have changed the lives of many people struggling with obesity and blood sugar problems.
These...
Brain Training Apps Provide Surprising Benefits to Older People
Many people have tried brain-training games and apps that promise to improve memory, sharpen attention, and keep the mind healthy as we age.
These programs...
Weight-Loss Surgery May Make Everyday Life Easier for 20 Years
When people think about obesity, they often think about serious medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Yet obesity can also...
Scientists discover simple way to make batteries and fuel cells more efficient
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new way to improve the performance of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells without redesigning the catalysts that...
New silicon material could guide vibrations like traffic on a highway
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed an ultra-thin silicon material that can guide vibrations along carefully designed paths, much like roads directing traffic.
The breakthrough...
Astronomers solve mystery of strange cosmic signals with rare two-star system
Astronomers have solved one of the biggest mysteries in radio astronomy by identifying the source of a strange type of cosmic signal that has...
Major Surgery May Speed Up Memory Decline in Older People
For many older adults, major surgery can bring important benefits.
Procedures such as hip replacements can reduce pain and improve mobility, while abdominal surgeries can...
Common Sleep Pill May Create Hidden Risks for People with Sleep Problems
When people cannot sleep well, they often look for quick solutions. Sleep medications are commonly prescribed, and one drug that has gained popularity in...
This Cancer Vaccine Cuts Skin Cancer Recurrence Nearly in Half
A new study offers encouraging news for people who have been treated for melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Researchers have found that...
Different Liver Diseases Cause Different Types of Muscle Loss
Muscle loss is a serious but often overlooked problem in people with advanced liver disease.
Many patients with end-stage liver disease gradually lose muscle mass...
Common Foods May Hold a Key to Repairing ‘Leaky Gut’
The human digestive system does much more than break down food.
Inside the intestines is a protective barrier that acts like a security wall, allowing...
AI Blood Test May Finally Solve One of Dementia’s Biggest Mysteries
For many families, receiving a dementia diagnosis is only the beginning of a long journey filled with uncertainty.
A doctor may diagnose Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's...
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Red Dwarf Stars Caught Devouring Earth-Like Planets
Astronomers have discovered some of the clearest evidence yet that stars can consume their own planets.
In a new study published in the journal Monthly...
Something just passed between us and a distant star
On the night of 18 December 2019, a star in our satellite galaxy, the Large Magellanic Cloud, briefly got brighter.
Not dramatically nor explosively, just...
Scientists Create Safer Solid-State Battery With 400 Times Longer Cycling Performance
Modern life depends heavily on batteries. From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, rechargeable batteries quietly power much of the technology people use every...
Strange Two-Legged “Crocodile Cousin” Shows How Weird Life Was Before Dinosaurs Ruled Earth
Long before dinosaurs became the dominant animals on Earth, the planet was filled with strange creatures that looked unlike anything alive today.
One newly described...
NASA Scientists Discover New Material That Could Help Turn Moon Rocks Into Resources
NASA researchers have discovered a new heat-resistant material that could help future astronauts use moon rocks to build structures, produce oxygen, and support long-term...