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Astronomers spot one of the earliest galaxy clusters ever discovered

Astronomers using two of NASA’s most powerful space telescopes have discovered a massive cluster of galaxies forming much earlier in the universe than scientists...

5,300-year-old drill discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology

A small metal object discovered more than a century ago is changing what scientists know about ancient Egyptian technology. Researchers from Newcastle University and the...

Study reveals best diets for lowering blood pressure and heart risk

In a new study, researchers at Harvard Medical School examined how different dietary patterns affect the risk of heart disease. They analyzed data from the...

Smartwatches could detect depression relapse weeks before symptoms return

A simple wearable device such as a smartwatch could one day help prevent the return of major depression by warning people weeks or even...

Drinking coffee may lower risk of death by slowing heart rate

Scientists from Kurume University report that drinking more coffee may reduce the risk of death associated with an elevated resting heart rate. Metabolic syndrome is...

Simple surgical change could prevent most deadly ovarian cancer

A straightforward surgical approach developed in Canada may dramatically reduce the risk of the deadliest form of ovarian cancer. Researchers at the University of British...

Why many people say no to life-saving heart drug statins

Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world, and in the United States, it is the number one cause of...

Early signs of Parkinson’s disease you shouldn’t ignore

Parkinson’s disease is a brain condition that mostly affects how a person moves. It gets worse over time, but the first signs can be...

This soft light cap could transform hair-loss treatment

A new wearable device shaped like a simple cap may soon offer a more comfortable and convenient way to treat hair loss. Researchers have developed...

How food combinations affect dementia risk

Dementia is a condition characterized by a loss of cognitive functioning, including thinking, remembering, and reasoning, to the extent that it interferes with daily...

Calcium supplements could harm your heart health

Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine and other institutions report that while a calcium-rich diet may benefit the heart, calcium supplements could increase the risk...

Common supplement may reduce leg pain in peripheral artery disease

Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes chronic leg pain and affects millions of people...

This nutrient is a natural way to lower blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a serious health issue that raises the risk of heart disease and stroke. Many people know they should...

Study finds safer, more effective alternative to Aspirin for heart disease prevention

There is some good news for people with heart disease, especially those with a condition called coronary artery disease. This is when the blood vessels...

How often should you check your blood pressure at home?

Keeping an eye on your blood pressure at home is a smart and important way to manage high blood pressure, also called hypertension. This condition...

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New compact device turns sunlight and waste heat into clean hydrogen at 28% efficiency

Hydrogen is often described as a fuel of the future because when it is used, it produces only water instead of harmful emissions. But making...

How big can a planet get? Scientists have new answers

When it comes to planets, bigger is not always easier to understand. The largest planets in the universe are gas giants—massive worlds made mostly...

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...

Scientists capture a stunning “cosmic egg” as a dying star

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking new image of the Egg Nebula, a rare and short-lived object formed as a star nears...