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Lower cholesterol targets save more lives, major study finds
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years as fatty deposits build...
Stopping liver and colon cancer growth before they spread
Scientists from Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University have discovered a new way to slow down the growth of cancer, offering hope for better treatments in...
Research may regrow cartilage and bone to reverse arthritis
Scientists may be on the edge of a major breakthrough in treating arthritis. Instead of only easing pain, new research suggests it may be...
The moon just got a new scar
Look up at a full Moon on a clear night and you are staring at a face that has been punched, gouged, and battered...
A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe
Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.
The simple act of your chest expanding and...
A simple sauna habit could activate your body’s defenses in minutes
Spending time in a sauna might give your immune system a quick boost, according to new research from Finland.
The study, published in the journal...
Why belly fat and muscle loss together can be deadly
As people get older, changes in the body are natural. Muscle strength may slowly decrease, and body fat may increase. While each of these...
Scientists find root cause of hard-to-treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing through the...
A tropical fruit may hold a key to slowing Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared conditions of aging. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and behavior, and it often takes many years...
Tiny camera could help detect ovarian cancer earlier than ever before
Ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women. It is often called a “silent disease” because it usually does not cause...
How diabetes drug metformin supports the body during cancer treatment
Scientists have discovered that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may help the body in a way that is similar to exercise.
The...
A common vitamin may help treat fatty liver disease, new study finds
Fatty liver disease, now called metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), is a growing health problem around the world. It affects about 30 percent of...
A simple dental visit could help protect people with liver disease, study finds
Many people think of dental care as something that only affects the mouth. They go to the dentist to clean their teeth, fix cavities,...
How coffee can affect your cholesterol health
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and for many people, it is part of their daily routine. Some enjoy...
Common blood thinner drug could treat hidden heart rhythm disease
A recent international study suggests that a widely used blood-thinning drug may help prevent strokes in people with a hidden heart rhythm problem that...
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Scientists discover one of the most pristine stars ever found in the universe
Astronomers have discovered an extremely rare star that offers a glimpse into the earliest days of the universe.
The star, named SDSS J0715-7334, is considered...
This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer
A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...
Scientists observed atoms existing in two places at the same time
Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved something that sounds almost impossible: they have observed atoms existing in two places at the...
This smartwatch could one day detect plastic inside your body
Tiny plastic particles are now being found almost everywhere, including inside the human body.
Scientists have detected microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics in the air...
The unseen challenges of life on the moon
For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for...