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Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in nearly every blood sample tested in major U.S. study

A large new study has found that almost every person tested had dangerous “forever chemicals” in their blood, adding to growing concerns about how...

Opioid overdose survivors face much higher death risk

A major new Canadian study has found that people who survive an opioid overdose remain at very high risk of dying or overdosing again...

Brain scans reveal migraine headaches may actually be two different diseases

For millions of people, migraines are not “just headaches.” They can be crushing, disabling attacks that interrupt daily life and leave people unable to...

Why more Americans are turning to tiny doses of cannabis and psychedelics

In recent years, the idea of “microdosing” has moved from small online communities into mainstream conversations about health, stress, and mental wellbeing. Many people now...

Hantavirus and tuberculosis cases: Should we be worried?

Recent reports about infectious diseases have raised concerns after health authorities identified several tuberculosis clusters in Singapore and a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a...

Dante’s Inferno may have predicted asteroid impacts 500 years early

For more than 700 years, Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy has been celebrated as one of the greatest works of literature ever written. Most readers...

Millions of Americans are quietly microdosing cannabis and psychedelics

Microdosing has become one of the most talked-about health and lifestyle trends in recent years. Many people believe that taking very small amounts of substances...

Diabetes drug metformin may work in the gut, not the liver

Metformin is one of the most widely used medicines in the world. Millions of people with type 2 diabetes take it every day to...

Hantavirus: Symptoms, causes, and prevention

Hantavirus is a rare but dangerous disease that has worried scientists and health experts for many years. Although most people have never heard of...

Why the deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is not another COVID

A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has drawn worldwide attention after several passengers became seriously ill during a...

Scientists find another hormone behind type 2 diabetes—and the liver may be the key

For many years, scientists studying type 2 diabetes have mainly focused on one hormone: insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and helps move...

Simple home test may spot dementia risk years earlier

Many people worry about losing their memory as they get older. Forgetting names, struggling to focus, or becoming confused can sometimes be early signs...

Cannabis use disorder strongly linked to depression

Cannabis use has increased rapidly in many parts of the world over the past decade. In some countries and states, laws have changed to allow...

Cutting calories by 10% to 15% may help you live longer

Many people search for complicated ways to slow aging and stay healthy longer. Social media and the internet are full of advice about cold...

Simple AI test may save more people from heart failure

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff to pump...

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What’s in the price of a gallon of gas

The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail gasoline prices to average near US$4.30 a gallon for April 2026 – the highest monthly average...

Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century

New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century. According...

Where on earth were you millions of years ago?

Have you ever wondered where your home would have been millions of years ago? A new online tool developed by an international team of Earth...

What happens when a star gets too close to a black hole

Supermassive black holes are among the most enigmatic objects in the universe. They typically weigh millions or even billions of times the mass of the...

Scientists create lead-free solar panels for homes, offices, and wearables

Researchers at University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a new type of indoor solar panel that is safer, more environmentally friendly, and highly efficient. This...