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This new disease can cause inflammation and liver damage

Every second, your immune system is quietly working to protect you. It fights off viruses, bacteria, and other harmful invaders that can make you...

A new low-cost catalyst could make clean hydrogen much cheaper

Scientists may have found a more affordable way to produce clean hydrogen—an energy source that could one day power cars, factories, and even entire...

Chang’e-6 uncovers strange “sticky” soil on the moon’s far side

Scientists have finally taken a close look at the first-ever soil samples brought back from the far side of the moon, and the results...

Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids do not lower risk of frailty, study shows

Scientists from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that supplementation with vitamin D3 or marine omega-3 fatty acids does not reduce the risk of...

Vitamin D may help lower dementia risk, study finds

A new study from the University of Calgary and other research institutions suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may help reduce the risk of...

Why galaxies die faster in crowded regions

Astronomers have long known that galaxies grow and change over billions of years, but new results from a major international project show that where...

Scientists find “forever chemicals” in whales and dolphins—even in the deep sea

A new international study has revealed that whales and dolphins living far from coasts and deep below the ocean’s surface are not protected from...

Vitamin D deficiency linked to diabetic foot ulcers, study finds

Scientists from Shaoyang University and other institutions have found that vitamin D deficiency is strongly linked to diabetic foot ulcers. The study, led by Juan...

Green tea could strongly reduce blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from Tongji Hospital and other institutions have found that drinking green tea may strongly reduce blood pressure. The study, led by Renfan Xu and...

What is the best diet for brain health?

Just like your heart, lungs, or any other part of your body, your brain needs the right fuel to function properly. So, what kind of...

Prebiotic fiber could manage high blood pressure

Researchers from Monash University have shed light on a potentially groundbreaking approach to managing high blood pressure, focusing on the role of dietary fiber,...

Vitamin D and calcium supplements may prevent recurrence of vertigo

Scientists from Chungnam National University have found that vitamin D and calcium supplements may help reduce the recurrence of vertigo. The study was conducted by...

Garlic could help lower high blood pressure and protect artery health

Scientists from the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Australia have found that garlic may help lower blood pressure, improve gut health, and reduce...

Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat

Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...

Blood protein pattern could show hidden heart disease risk in families

A new study from Karolinska Institutet has found that certain protein patterns in the blood may help identify people at higher risk for hereditary...

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Scientists capture the sound of sparks on Mars

For the first time, scientists have confirmed that tiny bursts of electricity are happening in the atmosphere of Mars. These sparks were picked up by...

New safe material could turn everyday motion into clean power — without toxic lead

Scientists in the UK have developed a new material that can turn movement into electricity without using toxic lead — a breakthrough that could...

Mysterious ultraviolet light found in baby star nurseries

Astronomers have discovered something unexpected in the birthplaces of young stars: ultraviolet (UV) radiation where it should not exist. Using the powerful James Webb Space...

After nearly 100 years, dark matter may finally have been seen

Nearly 100 years ago, astronomer Fritz Zwicky made a strange discovery while studying the movement of galaxies. He noticed that galaxies were moving far faster...

150-million-year-old footprints suggest a dinosaur walked with a limp

A remarkable set of dinosaur footprints discovered in Colorado is giving scientists new clues about how a massive, long-necked dinosaur moved more than 150...