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Loneliness may slow wound healing, study finds

Healing from a wound is usually seen as a physical process. Doctors often focus on cleaning the wound, preventing infection, and making sure the...

Scientists find how to cut fat in French fries

French fries are one of the most popular foods in the world. People love their crispy outside and soft inside. However, they are often...

Eating earlier may protect your heart, study finds

Many people focus on what they eat and how much they eat when trying to stay healthy. However, new research suggests that when you...

New study reveals simple exercise secret for type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. When someone has this condition, their body cannot use...

Is vaping the most effective way to help people quit smoking?

Quitting smoking is one of the most important steps a person can take to improve their health, but it is also one of the...

Women with diabetes less likely to receive preventive care and screenings

Routine health care plays a key role in helping women stay healthy throughout their lives. Services like cancer screening, birth control advice, and planning for...

A rare artery tear called SCAD triggered multiple heart attacks in a world champion...

As a world champion freestyle kayaker, Nick Troutman was no stranger to discomfort. From fumbling through tricks when he first fell in love with the...

Study finds big cause of tough high blood pressure

Many people are told that high blood pressure can be managed with medication and healthy living. While this is true for most cases, some people...

Seafood virus linked to new human eye disease, scientists warn

A surprising new discovery has revealed that a virus usually found in sea animals may now be infecting humans and causing a serious eye...

New study shows hidden causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

For many years, scientists studying mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have focused mainly on genes and proteins. These are the building...

Your bedtime routine could be a hidden risk for heart disease

Most people know that getting enough sleep is important. Doctors often recommend around seven to eight hours each night for good health. But a new...

Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Scientists are exploring a new and unexpected approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, and it involves a compound found in the cannabis plant. Early research...

Weight loss wonder or cause for concern? New study examines GLP-1 drugs

Medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining attention around the world. Originally created to treat diabetes, they are now widely used for weight...

How your mental health and sleep may shape diabetes risk

A new study suggests that the risk of type 2 diabetes may not only come from what people eat or how much they exercise,...

Scientists find how to help brain cells clean themselves and fight dementia

Scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. These conditions are very serious and...

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Up to 6.4 million children could lose citizenship rights under new proposal

A new study suggests that ending birthright citizenship in the United States could have far-reaching effects, especially for Asian and Latino communities. Researchers from Penn...

Scientists discover bizarre new state of matter deep inside Uranus and Neptune

Deep inside the distant planets Uranus and Neptune, matter may exist in a bizarre form unlike anything we experience on Earth. A new study suggests...

Light can bend “smart” crystals, opening the door to futuristic devices

Scientists have discovered that a special type of material called perovskite can physically change shape when exposed to light. This surprising behavior could lead to...

Could a 7-dimensional space solve the black hole mystery?

Black holes have long puzzled scientists, especially because of a problem known as the black hole information paradox. Now, a new study suggests that the...

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...