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Do heart attack patients still need beta blockers
As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive.
Often it's because they've seen a dramatic headline...
Why preserved vegetables can turn deadly, and how to stay safe
A food truck in southern Italy recently became the center of a deadly health scare.
A food-borne outbreak linked to preserved vegetables killed two people...
Scientists discover “arctic rhino” fossil in Canada, the northernmost rhino ever found
Scientists have identified a new extinct species of rhinoceros that once roamed Canada’s High Arctic—a remarkable find that sheds new light on how ancient...
Chimpanzees can think rationally and change their minds like humans, study finds
Chimpanzees may be more like human thinkers than we ever imagined.
A new study published in Science shows that chimpanzees can rationally change their beliefs...
Why sleep apnea is linked to high blood pressure
Sleep apnea is a condition that affects nearly 40 million adults in the United States. Many people with sleep apnea use machines called CPAPs...
Scientists create human-like robots that learn, heal, and move naturally
Forget the cold, metal robots of science fiction. At Georgia Tech, scientists are building something very different—machines that move, feel, and even learn like...
A stormy brown dwarf reveals secrets of how stars and planets are born
Astronomers have discovered a fascinating new object orbiting a small red star not far from Earth — a brown dwarf with powerful storms and...
What is the right blood pressure target for healthy aging?
As people grow older, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important—but also more complicated.
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can...
Monthly weight-loss shot shows promise
New research shows that a new weight-loss drug called MariTide might offer a powerful alternative to current weekly injections like Ozempic and Zepbound.
In a...
This therapy after heart attack may help prevent heart failure
A new study has found that giving stem cell therapy to heart attack patients with weak heart function may help prevent heart failure and...
Scientists create self-healing, flexible polymer for next-generation wearable electronics
Imagine a flexible electronic device that can bend, stretch, and even repair itself when damaged. Scientists in Japan have now made a major step...
Are surgery patients on opioid recovery meds getting the right care?
In the United States, opioid overdoses have taken many lives, and public health officials have been working hard to reduce this problem.
One way they’ve...
New cancer drug shows exceptional tumour-fighting effect
A team of researchers has created a powerful new cancer drug called LiPyDau that shows impressive results in early lab studies.
This drug, developed through...
Ketamine for severe depression and PTSD: what you need to know
Combining psychotherapy with low doses of ketamine is becoming a more common option for treating severe depression and post-traumatic stress, especially for people who...
These people face unique risks for heart attacks
When most people think about heart attacks, they imagine older adults. But a new study from Yale University shows that younger adults—especially those under...
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Young star’s fiery outbursts reveal secrets of how life began on Earth
Astronomers have caught a rare and exciting glimpse of a young sun-like star unleashing a powerful double burst of plasma — superheated gas similar...
Engineers build “electrified” house that cuts energy bills nearly in half
A team of Canadian engineers has built a groundbreaking “electrified” house that could change how we power and heat our homes.
The prototype combines solar...
Scientists discover life’s building blocks frozen around a baby star in a neighboring galaxy
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could change how we think about life’s ingredients in the universe.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST),...
Scientists map the biggest structures in the universe
Astronomers have unveiled a new map of the universe’s largest structures—massive clusters of galaxies that stretch across millions of light-years.
These cosmic giants are helping...
Astronomers unveil hidden “dark” gas fueling star birth in the Milky Way
Astronomers have, for the first time, mapped a mysterious form of matter in our galaxy that had remained invisible until now.
Using the U.S. National...