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New therapy may finally cure type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a serious disease that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. People with this condition cannot produce enough...
A simple cheek swab may help detect schizophrenia earlier
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
People with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hearing...
Tiny wireless eye implant may reverse vision loss in older people
A small wireless device placed inside the eye may help restore vision for people who have lost their sight because of a serious eye...
Scientists discover how to make pancreatic cancer treatments work better
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. Doctors and scientists have struggled for many years to find...
Why exercise should be a core treatment for mental illness
People living with serious mental health conditions often face a hidden health crisis that many people do not realize.
Studies have shown that individuals with...
Adding these minerals to drinking water could help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Doctors often call it a “silent killer” because many...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....
Study finds a hidden cause of aggressive breast cancers
Scientists are beginning to understand why some breast cancers become more dangerous after menopause, especially for women who have obesity. New research suggests that...
Daytime sleepiness may double dementia risk in older people
A new study suggests that women in their 80s who gradually become sleepier during the day may face a higher risk of developing dementia.
The...
A simple vitamin may calm the body’s hidden inflammation
Most people know that vitamin D helps keep bones strong and supports the immune system. Doctors often recommend it for bone health, and many...
Common cholesterol drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new international study suggests that people who naturally have lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...
The often-ignored blood pressure number may help prevent stroke
High blood pressure is widely known to affect the heart, but scientists are increasingly discovering that it can also have a major impact on...
Scientists discover a surprising cause of autism, Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia
In recent years, scientists around the world have been working hard to better understand mental health conditions such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
These...
The safest way to sit during a heart attack
A heart attack is one of the most frightening medical emergencies a person can experience. It often happens suddenly and can leave both the...
Hair is pulled upward by tiny cell motors to grow, study finds
For many years, biology textbooks have explained hair growth in a simple way. They say that new cells form at the bottom of the...
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Can Martian soil kill Earth microbes? Water bears reveal surprising clues
Scientists are using one of Earth’s toughest microscopic creatures to explore an important question for future space travel: Could the soil on Mars naturally...
6 million years ago something slammed into modern-day Brazil
Giant impacts on Earth's surface can be cataclysmic events with far-reaching consequences. They can excavate massive craters like the Vredefort Crater.
There's also growing evidence...
Early Mars was warm and wet not icy
A recent study showed that Mars was warm and wet billions of years ago.
The finding contrasts with another theory that this era was mainly...
3 popular password managers are less secure than promised
People who regularly use online services have between 100 and 200 passwords.
Very few can remember every single one. Password managers are therefore extremely helpful,...
Your tires may be broadcasting your movements without you knowing
A safety feature found in most modern cars could also be quietly exposing drivers to tracking, according to new research from the IMDEA Networks...