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Can smartwatch monitor your blood pressure?
Smartwatches, rings, and other wearable devices are becoming more common, and many of them now say they can measure blood pressure without using the...
Alcohol is linked to higher cancer risk, study confirms
With the holiday season approaching, many people are ready to enjoy celebrations, often with a drink in hand.
But a new study gives us an...
Webb finds signs of a thick atmosphere on an ultra-hot super-Earth
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have found the strongest evidence yet that a rocky planet outside our solar system can hold on...
Scientists challenge the idea that every galaxy has a black hole
A new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory suggests that many small galaxies may not contain supermassive black holes at their centers after all.
This...
Scientists find the real benefits and hidden risks of medical cannabis
Many people today are using medical cannabis to help with pain, anxiety, or trouble sleeping. But a large new study led by UCLA Health...
Your home address can predict your diabetes risk
Where you live can shape your health in ways that many people never stop to think about. We often focus on personal choices like...
Dark chocolate compound may slow down aging
A natural compound found in dark chocolate may help slow down some signs of aging.
Scientists at King's College London have discovered that theobromine, a...
Multivitamins may help lower blood pressure in older people
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests that taking multivitamins daily may help lower the risk of high blood pressure in...
Simple supplement mix may help treat most deadly brain cancer
Most cancer treatments today aim to kill cancer cells. Doctors use powerful tools like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy to destroy tumors.
But a new idea...
Even moderate drinking brings a bigger cancer risk than you think
As people across the U.S. prepare to enjoy holiday parties and raise a glass in celebration, new research offers a reminder to think about...
These simple foods can keep your liver happy and healthy
Our liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It helps remove harmful toxins, helps with digestion, and stores nutrients we...
What you should know about chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a health condition where the kidneys slowly stop working well over time.
It is often called a silent disease...
Why pulse pressure matters for your blood pressure
When most people check their blood pressure, they look at two numbers: the top number, called systolic pressure, and the bottom number, called diastolic...
A smart device that helps older people stay steady and prevent falls
As we get older, it becomes harder to keep our balance. Our muscles become weaker, our eyesight changes, and how we sense movement also...
How many steps you need to walk to live longer
Good news for people who don’t enjoy intense workouts or long runs—you can still improve your health in a simple and easy way: by...
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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...
New wearable device makes heavy body armor feel lighter for soldiers
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have created a lightweight wearable device that can take up to 90 percent of the weight of body armor off...