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Berberine does not reduce belly or liver fat, study finds

A new study has found that taking berberine, a plant-based supplement, for six months did not reduce belly fat or liver fat in people...

Eating beef daily does not raise diabetes risk

A new study offers reassuring news for people concerned about red meat and its role in blood sugar and heart health. Researchers have found that...

These two animal viruses could become next public health threats

For most people, dangerous viruses seem to appear suddenly, as if out of nowhere. COVID-19 taught the world that diseases jumping from animals to...

Should I take a fish oil supplement for my heart, joints or mood?

Fish oil, also known as omega-3, is one of the most popular dietary supplements. It’s often promoted to protect the heart, boost mood, reduce inflammation...

Planet-friendly diets can protect your kidneys

A new study has found that eating a diet that’s good for both your health and the planet may also protect your kidneys. The research,...

New MRI scan may replace risky heart failure test

Doctors often use a test called right heart catheterization to check how serious a person’s heart failure is. This test involves placing a thin...

A stiffening colon may cause cancer in younger adults

A new study shows that long-term inflammation in the colon may physically change the tissue in a way that encourages early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC). Scientists...

High blood pressure at birth may predict heart risks later

High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for adults. But new research shows it may actually begin much earlier in life—even...

Heart disease and stroke deaths fall, but risks remain high for Americans

The number of people dying from heart disease and stroke in the United States has gone down after five years of increases, which were...

Hidden fat in the body can harm your brain and thinking ability

When people think about obesity and brain health, they often focus on weight or body size. But a new study suggests that the way...

Breathing exercises may help clear the brain, preventing Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

Researchers are discovering that how we breathe might have a surprising effect on brain health. A new study suggests that controlled breathing and brief exposure...

Why does your blood pressure keep changing?

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your blood vessels. It naturally goes up and down during the day...

What supplements can help lower cancer risk?

Many people take supplements because they hope to lower their chance of getting cancer. With so many products in stores, it can be confusing to...

Can this inflammation drug help treat both alcoholism and pain?

A new study from Scripps Research has found that a drug already used to treat inflammation might also help people who struggle with both...

Study finds a better first option for high blood pressure treatment

A large new study from Columbia University is changing how many experts think about treating high blood pressure. The study found that a group of...

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A lost ice age giant speaks again—from inside a wolf’s stomach

Scientists have recovered the complete genome of a woolly rhinoceros that lived more than 14,000 years ago—and they did it using tissue preserved inside...

A new atlas of the Milky Way’s ghost particles

Right now, as you read this sentence, roughly a trillion neutrinos are passing straight through your body. They slip through flesh and bone and even...

Scientists may have solved the mystery behind the universe’s gravitational waves

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder think they may have cracked a mystery that has puzzled astronomers since the first detection of the...

Your dog’s dinner could be warming the planet more than your own

Many dog owners carefully think about what they eat for the sake of the planet—but new research suggests they may want to pay just...

The rise of fish began with a mass extinction, fossils reveal

About 445 million years ago, life on Earth nearly collapsed. In a relatively short geological moment, Earth’s climate flipped dramatically. Massive glaciers spread across the...