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Why quitting smoking before surgery may temporarily increase pain
A new study has found that people who stop smoking before surgery may become more sensitive to pain and need more pain medication during...
Why better sleep could be the secret to a more active life
Most people know that getting enough sleep and staying physically active are two of the most important things we can do for our health.
Sleep...
Depression may double epilepsy risk and make treatment harder
New research shows that people who have depression are more than twice as likely to develop epilepsy.
Even more concerning, once someone with depression is...
Caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s can age you faster
When Brittany Butts was a teenager, she saw firsthand how hard it was to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.
Her grandmother had...
Lower your blood pressure the Mediterranean way: a delicious path to health
Maintaining healthy blood pressure is essential for a long and healthy life. High blood pressure and heart disease often go together and can lead...
Scientists create paper-thin brain chip that could restore movement and speech
Scientists have developed a new kind of brain-computer interface (BCI) that is so small and thin it can slide gently between the skull and...
Indigo dye from blue jeans can supercharge solid-state batteries
The color that makes blue jeans iconic might also help power tomorrow’s electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Researchers at Concordia University have discovered that...
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...
Lack of sleep could shorten your life, study confirms
Getting enough sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may actually help you live longer.
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University found that...
Daily fish oil supplement dramatically lowers heart disease risks in these people
A new international study has found that taking a daily fish oil supplement can greatly lower the risk of serious heart problems in people...
Could microplastics be fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Scientists are warning that tiny plastic particles called microplastics might be damaging our brains and increasing the risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer's and...
A tiny sensor can predict Parkinson’s disease years in advance
A major new study has found that wearable technology might help doctors detect Parkinson’s disease up to nine years before it is usually diagnosed.
The...
New drug could help stop aggressive cancers from spreading
Aggressive cancers are dangerous because they don’t just stay in one place. They often travel through the body by using blood vessels like highways,...
Women with these health issues face higher risk of depression
Many women live with painful gynecological conditions like endometriosis, PCOS, and irregular periods. These health issues are common, and they often affect everyday life.
Women...
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A single ultra-thin membrane could make lithium batteries safer and last twice as long
Lithium-metal batteries are often described as the “next big thing” for electric vehicles and energy storage.
They can hold much more energy than today’s lithium-ion...
A new smart device can heat and cool buildings—without using electricity
Imagine a building that can heat itself in winter and cool itself in summer without using any electricity.
A research team in South Korea has...
Two hot stars passed near our solar system and left a lasting mark
Around 4.4 million years ago—long before humans existed—two massive, blazing-hot stars swept past our solar system.
They didn’t come close enough to pose any danger,...
Ancient undersea lava acts as a giant carbon sponge, scientists find
Scientists have discovered that piles of ancient lava rubble deep beneath the ocean floor can store massive amounts of carbon dioxide for millions of...
Chang’e-6 uncovers strange “sticky” soil on the moon’s far side
Scientists have finally taken a close look at the first-ever soil samples brought back from the far side of the moon, and the results...