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Why some patients still struggle to walk after artery surgery

Peripheral artery disease is a common but serious health condition that affects blood vessels in the legs. It occurs when arteries become narrowed or blocked,...

Study finds why some people live longer

Why do some people live much longer than others? This question has puzzled scientists for many years. While factors such as diet, lifestyle, genetics, and...

Medicinal cannabis may not help lower anxiety or depression, study finds

Medicinal cannabis has become increasingly popular in recent years. Many people believe it can help with a wide range of health problems, including mental health...

Flu shot still protects many people this season even though effectiveness is lower, CDC...

Influenza, often called the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness that spreads every year around the world. It is caused by influenza viruses that infect...

Can gut health affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that slowly damages memory,...

Drinking to cope with stress in your 20s may cause cognitive decline later

Many people turn to alcohol when they feel stressed. Having a drink after a difficult day is often seen as a normal way to...

Scientists discover one of the oldest stars ever, with almost no iron

Astronomers have discovered one of the oldest and most primitive stars ever found, offering a rare glimpse into the early universe. The star, named PicII-503,...

Nearby galaxies suggest the universe may be expanding more slowly than thought

For decades, scientists have tried to measure how fast the universe is expanding. This expansion rate is known as the Hubble constant, and it plays...

A drop of blood may soon detect cancer and other diseases, study shows

A tiny drop of blood may soon help doctors detect serious diseases much earlier than before. In a new study, researchers from Peking University...

New cream may help immune system fight skin cancer

Scientists have developed a new skin cream that may help the body fight a common form of skin cancer by activating the skin’s own...

New drug combo could slow aggressive prostate cancer

A new international study has found that combining two cancer medicines may significantly slow the growth of a dangerous form of prostate cancer in...

Maine wild blueberries may prevent heart and gut diseases

Wild blueberries are widely known as a delicious fruit, but they may also be a powerful food for protecting health. These small berries grow...

Vitamin B2 may help cancer cells survive, study finds

Vitamin B2 is an essential nutrient that the human body cannot make on its own. Because of this, people must obtain it from the...

Study finds a big cause of ovarian cancer spread

Ovarian cancer is considered the deadliest cancer affecting the female reproductive system. One of the main reasons it is so dangerous is that it...

This weight loss diet could reduce depression and anxiety

Millions of people around the world struggle with mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. In the United Kingdom alone, about 1.7 million...

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Why electric cars lose range in cold weather—and what drivers can do about it

Many electric vehicle (EV) owners notice the same frustrating problem during winter: their car’s battery seems to drain faster, and charging takes longer than...

Why are some stars always visible while others come and go with the seasons

As a space scientist, every time I go outside with my family, I tell my children to look up at the sky. The front door...

Can life grow on the moon or Mars? New experiments offer surprising clues

As scientists plan future missions to the Moon and Mars, one major question remains: could humans grow food or even support life on these...

What’s inside a neutron star? New study points to answers in gravitational waves

Neutron stars are among the most mysterious objects in the universe. Formed when massive stars collapse after exploding as supernovae, these incredibly dense objects pack...

Scientists decode ancient magnetic signals in asteroid Ryugu samples

Scientists studying tiny samples from the asteroid Ryugu have uncovered new clues about the magnetic environment that existed when the solar system first formed. The...