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Cuddle hormone may heal the brain after loneliness

Long periods of being alone can affect how people feel, think, and connect with others. Many people who experience social isolation report sadness, anxiety, and...

Is this glass square the long, long future of data storage

Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading information in ordinary pieces of glass...

How your gut can help prevent heart disease

For many years, people have joked that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach. Modern science now suggests that this old saying may...

Exercise could help cancer survivors live longer, even if they start late

For many years, doctors have encouraged people to stay active to protect their heart and overall health. Regular movement such as walking, cycling, or swimming...

Cancer treatment can cause long-lasting hearing loss

A new long-term study has revealed a hidden cost of one of the most widely used chemotherapy treatments. Researchers from the University of South Florida...

Pecan nuts may help people with heart disease

Scientists from Brazil and other countries have found that adding pecan nuts to a healthy diet may benefit people with heart disease. Coronary artery disease...

Study finds hidden long‑term health risks for testicular cancer survivors

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young men between the ages of 18 and 39. The good news is that modern treatments...

Could your blood pressure affect your personality?

High blood pressure is usually discussed as a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes, but new research suggests it may also influence how...

Ultra processed food may cause addiction like tobacco, study finds

Many people have had the experience of opening a bag of chips or a box of cookies and planning to eat just a small...

New oxygen gel could prevent amputations

Chronic wounds are a serious health problem that affect millions of people around the world, especially older adults and people with diabetes. Unlike normal...

A tiny finger-prick test may detect Alzheimer’s years before symptoms

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern as people live longer around the world. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, making everyday life difficult...

Tiny Amazon berry may help the body fight cancer

Scientists have discovered that a small fruit from the Amazon rainforest could one day help improve cancer treatment. The fruit, called camu-camu, has been...

Could simple B vitamins help lower blood pressure when medicines fail?

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke....

Weight-loss surgery strongly benefits people with diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest growing health problems in the world. It happens when the body cannot use insulin properly, causing...

Why many people say no to statins even when they could save lives

Heart disease is still one of the biggest causes of death around the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and long-term disability....

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Mysterious dinosaur-era shark is rewriting the family tree of modern sharks

A strange prehistoric shark that lived during the age of dinosaurs is giving scientists new clues about how modern sharks evolved — and raising...

A cosmic jellyfish from the early universe surprises astronomers

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered the most distant “jellyfish galaxy” ever seen, offering a rare glimpse into how galaxies changed...

What is Lunar New Year

The new moon on Feb. 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, a celebration originating in China that today is celebrated around...

Utah’s “soda pop” geysers may hold clues to life on distant ocean worlds

In the dry desert of eastern Utah, strange geysers shoot cold, fizzy water into the air. Instead of boiling like the famous hot geysers in...

This new material could make LEDs cheaper, greener, and more efficient

Scientists in Austria and Germany have developed a new type of material that could replace the green component used in most modern LED lights,...