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Surgery beats drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
A new study shows that for adults with type 2 diabetes, surgery is more effective than medication and lifestyle changes for reducing blood sugar...
Shingles vaccine may slow aging in older people, study finds
Getting vaccinated against shingles may do more than just protect older adults from a painful skin condition. A new study from the USC Leonard...
Iron supplement could help fight a dangerous muscle disease
A recent study from Kumamoto University in Japan has found that iron supplements could help reduce muscle damage and improve muscle strength in a...
Your gut microbiome may predict your Alzheimer’s risk
A major new review has found growing evidence that problems in the gut may be linked to memory loss and brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The...
Colon cancer is leading cancer killer for Americans under 50
Colon cancer is now the number one cause of cancer deaths in Americans under age 50, taking that position seven years earlier than experts...
Just 24 minutes of music therapy can lower anxiety
A new study has found that listening to specially designed music for just 24 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety. This simple approach could be...
10 heart-healthy foods that help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem.
It can lead to serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. One...
This plant oil fat may trigger spread of cancer
Scientists at IRB Barcelona have found that a type of fat found in palm oil could make cancer more likely to spread in the...
This blood pressure drug may help you live longer
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an exciting discovery. They found that a drug called rilmenidine, which is commonly used to treat...
Which drugs work best for chronic nerve pain?
More than 20 million people in the United States suffer from neuropathic pain, which happens when nerves are damaged or don’t work properly.
For about...
Widely used heartburn drugs may harm kidney health
Many people take medications to manage heartburn, acid reflux, or GERD, which can make daily life uncomfortable.
One group of drugs, called proton pump inhibitors...
A natural cure for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It increases the risk of...
A surprising drug may help people lose weight more easily
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug first designed for treating brain diseases and other illnesses might also help...
This health issue may signal early pancreatic cancer
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have made a surprising discovery that may help doctors find pancreatic cancer earlier.
They found a strong link between gallstones...
Dizziness may be a hidden warning sign of migraine headaches
Feeling dizzy or experiencing vertigo might seem like a small problem, but new research from Peking University shows it could be an early sign...
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Dark stars could be the missing link in the universe’s earliest mysteries
A new study suggests that a strange and long-theorized type of object called a dark star could help explain several major mysteries uncovered by...
This gel-like material could boost battery life and prevent fires
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new kind of energy storage material that could make future batteries safer, more durable,...
Scientists print the world’s smallest infrared sensors—no silicon required
Engineers have created the smallest fully printed infrared light sensors ever made, opening a new path toward cheaper, smaller, and more flexible infrared technologies.
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Thin ice may have kept ancient Martian lakes alive for decades
For years, scientists have faced a puzzling contradiction about Mars.
On one hand, the planet is covered with ancient lake beds, shorelines, and sediment layers...
A new study finds a subtle dance between dark matter and neutrinos
Time again for a tale of things dark and mysterious. A tale of dark matter. It's a well-told tale, but this time it involves...