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Eating out may be quietly driving the global obesity crisis

A major new international study has found that eating meals prepared outside the home is strongly linked to weight gain and obesity across the...

Many people with cannabis problems also struggle with depression

As cannabis use becomes more common around the world, scientists are trying to better understand how the drug affects mental health. While some people believe...

Cranberry juice may help antibiotics fight urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are among the most common infections in the world. Every year, more than 400 million people experience these...

Shark embryos reveal ancient blueprint behind the faces of all jawed animals

Scientists studying shark embryos have uncovered evidence that the basic blueprint for building faces in jawed animals has remained largely unchanged for more than...

Why solid-state batteries lose capacity so quickly

Solid-state batteries are often seen as the future of energy storage because they can potentially store more energy and operate more safely than today’s...

Astronomers discover 27 possible “Tatooine” worlds orbiting two suns

For years, planets orbiting two stars have seemed more like science fiction than reality. The most famous example is probably Tatooine, the desert world from...

Singapore experts reassure public over tuberculosis clusters and rare hantavirus cases

Two recent infectious disease stories have attracted global attention: a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean and several linked...

Fish oil supplements may increase cognitive decline in older people

Fish oil and omega-3 supplements are among the most commonly used health products in the world. Many older adults take these capsules every day...

New nasal spray may protect the brain during a stroke

Scientists from the University of Hong Kong have developed a new nasal spray that could dramatically change how strokes are treated in the future. The...

Popular diabetes drug may lower blood sugar through the gut, study finds

For decades, metformin has been considered one of the most trusted treatments for type 2 diabetes. Doctors around the world prescribe it to millions of...

Hidden cause of common stroke that current drugs may miss

Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer strokes that can...

Deadly virus outbreak on cruise ship raises new fears about rare rodent disease

A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a small cruise ship has drawn worldwide attention after three people died and several others became seriously ill. Health experts...

At-home finger-prick test could detect dementia risk before symptoms appear

Dementia is becoming one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today. As people live longer, the number of older adults developing memory...

Small daily calorie cuts may slow aging and improve health

People around the world are becoming increasingly interested in healthy aging. Many hope not only to live longer but also to remain physically active,...

Common blood pressure drug may not be the best choice

Millions of people around the world take medicine every day to control high blood pressure. Doctors have long used several different types of drugs...

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Scientists explore the surface of a super-Earth 48 light-years away

Astronomers have taken an exciting step forward in understanding planets beyond our solar system by studying not just their atmospheres, but their actual surfaces. Using...

How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money

Somewhere between 5% and 7% of U.S. households have rooftop solar panels. Many more Americans want them, but high costs, building locations and landlord restrictions...

How can this tiny world have an atmosphere? Scientists are stunned

Far beyond Neptune, in one of the coldest and darkest regions of our solar system, astronomers have discovered something unexpected: a small icy object...

Scientists discover 75-million-year-old mammal that survived the dinosaur era

Scientists have discovered a new species of small mammal that lived at the same time as dinosaurs, offering fresh clues about how early mammals...

Why Strait of Hormuz crisis could quietly raise prices around the world

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has drawn attention mainly because of rising oil and petrol prices. But focusing only on fuel misses a...