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AI scans reveal a hidden type of fat linked to high blood pressure and...

Researchers in Germany have discovered that a hidden type of fat deep inside muscles may reveal serious health risks long before symptoms appear. Using MRI...

A surprising truth about kidney stones and drinking water

Kidney stones can cause extreme pain and serious discomfort. They develop when substances in the urine, such as calcium and other minerals, form solid...

Mixing natural compounds with medicine may improve Alzheimer’s treatment

Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that mainly affects older adults. It is the leading cause of dementia, which means a loss of...

Why exercise may slow Parkinson’s disease effectively

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that slowly affects the brain and body. It usually appears in people between the ages of 55 and 65,...

Scientists move closer to healing arthritis naturally

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health problems affecting joints. It happens when the soft tissue that protects the ends of bones, called...

A lower resting heart rate can be harmful to your brain

For years, many people have believed that having a low resting heart rate is always a sign of excellent health. Fitness trackers, smart watches,...

AI-powered brain test may spot Alzheimer’s risk decades early

Researchers have developed a new brain-scanning method that may help predict Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear. The new system uses MRI scans, large medical...

Why a common gene may raise high blood pressure risk

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it, and...

New genetic test may help families detect cancer risk earlier

Families with a history of breast or ovarian cancer may soon benefit from a powerful new genetic testing method that could provide clearer answers...

Study finds a big cause of autoimmune disease

Scientists have recently discovered a new genetic disease that helps explain how the immune system can sometimes become harmful instead of protective. This rare...

Hidden link between hunger, gut bacteria, and memory loss

Scientists are learning more and more about the surprising connection between the human gut and the brain. A new study now suggests that the bacteria...

10 warning signs your blood sugar may be dangerously high

Diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world, and millions of people live with it every day. The disease...

Many older people want to stop taking some medications, can they?

A growing number of older adults are interested in taking fewer medications, according to a new national poll from the University of Michigan. The findings...

This new salt could quietly lower high blood pressure

Most people do not think much about salt when they eat. A little salt on fries, soup, bread, or pizza may seem harmless. But health...

Simple home tests could help protect your kidneys before serious problems begin

Your kidneys may be small, but they are among the hardest-working organs in the human body. These two bean-shaped organs sit in your lower...

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Why one side of the Milky Way is hotter than the other

Scientists have discovered a surprising reason why one side of our galaxy is warmer than the other, and the explanation is something you might...

How the Milky Way’s smallest neighbors reveal the early universe

Astronomers have long been fascinated by tiny galaxies that orbit the Milky Way. These faint and fragile systems, known as ultra-faint dwarf galaxies, are often...

Binary stars form lots of exoplanets, but many of them are ejected as rogue...

Astronomers don't have to work hard to find binary stars in the Milky Way. They're common, even abundant. For a long time, they thought that...

Scientists create wearable sensor powered only by your body heat

Imagine a health-monitoring device that never needs charging or battery replacement. Scientists are now closer to that reality with a new system that can...

Scientists finally discover the true edge of the Milky Way

For many years, astronomers have wondered where the Milky Way truly “ends.” Unlike a solid object, our galaxy does not have a clear boundary. Its...