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Struggling with focus or low mood? Omega-3s may help, studies suggest

When you think about staying sharp and focused, fish probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But maybe it should be. You've likely...

Black licorice linked to high blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from University of Rochester have reported potential health risks associated with consuming excessive amounts of black licorice. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, a natural compound...

Why do nose and ear hairs become longer and thicker as we age

Growing older often brings unexpected grooming challenges. This is particularly apparent when some areas that, when young, we could otherwise ignore start to develop...

This smart vest could help save elderly lives by detecting hypothermia early

Scientists have created a new “smart” vest designed to help protect older adults from hypothermia, a dangerous drop in body temperature that can become...

New scan could detect hidden heart disease years before symptoms

Heart disease often develops quietly over many years before serious symptoms appear. By the time a person feels chest pain, shortness of breath, or...

Why almonds may be one of the best nuts for managing blood sugar

Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood. It requires careful management of diet,...

How to sleep for best heart health

Sleep and heart health are closely connected, but many people don’t realize how important good sleep is for keeping the heart healthy. Getting quality sleep...

Can life begin on a moon without a sun

Free-Floating Planets, or as they are more commonly known, Rogue Planets, wander interstellar space completely alone. Saying there might be a lot of them...

Edison’s lost battery idea gets a high-tech comeback for the renewable energy age

At the start of the 20th century, electric cars were more common on American roads than gasoline vehicles. In 1900, many drivers relied on lead-acid...

Robots that can see around corners? New AI radar system makes it possible

Imagine if a self-driving car could spot a pedestrian before they step into view from behind a building. Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have...

Why zinc is essential for immunity—and the best foods to get enough

We've all heard the saying, "You are what you eat," but when it comes to boosting your immune system, what exactly should you be...

Cocoa beverages and dark chocolate could help lower blood pressure

About half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many are unaware they have the condition. High blood pressure develops...

Ultra-processed diet linked to 47% higher risks of heart attack and stroke

Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they...

Scientists may have found a brain network for Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a long-lasting and slowly worsening brain condition that affects movement, thinking, sleep, and many other body functions. More than one million people...

Common diabetes drug could prevent thousands of deaths each year, study finds

A type of diabetes medication that may soon be used more widely in England could save thousands of lives each year, according to a...

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Scientists achieve near-perfect light transmission on silicon chips

Optical fiber quietly powers much of the modern world. It carries internet traffic across oceans and cities with astonishing efficiency, letting light travel kilometers with...

This 4D-printed smart skin can transform its shape and reveal hidden images

Most synthetic materials are made to do just one or two things. Once they are created, their properties rarely change. A research team at Penn...

Is there really a black hole at the Milky Way’s center—or something even stranger?

For decades, astronomers have believed that a supermassive black hole sits at the heart of our galaxy. This object, known as Sagittarius A*, is thought...

Is there a link between primordial black holes, neutrinos, and dark matter

Humanity has worked itself into a position where we can detect a single high-energy particle from space and wonder where in Nature it came...

Why one of Earth’s most common ocean bacteria is surprisingly fragile

One of the most abundant living organisms on Earth may also be one of the most vulnerable. A group of ocean bacteria known as SAR11,...