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Dietary strategies to ward off dementia

Dementia, a decline in cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life, is a growing concern worldwide. While genetics play a role, research shows...

What to eat for breakfast to keep blood pressure healthy

When it comes to managing blood pressure, breakfast may play a more important role than many people realize. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension,...

All about vitamin C: why we need it and how to get it

Vitamin C isn’t just for fighting colds. It plays a vital role in many aspects of health, supporting the body in ways that go...

A new diet offers hope against Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine are offering cautious optimism: a specialized diet may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that...

A Japanese-style diet linked to lower risk of cognitive decline

Scientists from the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology and other institutions have found that eating a Japanese-style diet may be associated with a...

Are there hidden dimensions to the universe

This is Part 1 of a series on large extra dimensions. I always say that one of the things that separates real science from pseudoscience...

Cranberries could help enhance memory function in older adults

Scientists from Norwich Medical School have conducted a study examining the potential cognitive benefits of cranberries in older adults. Cranberries are small red fruits that...

Drinking coffee could lower prostate cancer risk, large study suggests

Scientists from Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University have found that coffee consumption may be associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer...

Drinking green or black tea could help lower blood pressure

Scientists from Guilan University of Medical Sciences have found that regularly drinking green or black tea may help lower blood pressure. The findings were published...

Can vitamin D help prevent or treat cancer?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that supports healthy bones, teeth, and muscles. It also plays an important role in regulating the immune system and...

Antioxidants could help protect cognitive health

Previous studies have suggested that antioxidants—substances that protect the body from harmful molecules known as free radicals—may help reduce the risk of cognitive disorders...

Blackcurrant extract could help lower blood sugar after meals

Scientists from King’s College London have found that consuming blackcurrant extract may help reduce blood sugar and insulin levels after a meal. Blackcurrants are nutrient-dense...

Olives have been essential to life in Italy for at least 6,000 years—far longer...

How far back does the rich history of Italian olives and oil stretch? My new research, published in the American Journal of Archaeology, synthesizing and...

Scientists discover a dinosaur with hollow skin spikes unlike any seen before

Paleontologists have discovered a remarkable new dinosaur in China—one that carried unusual skin spikes unlike anything ever seen before in dinosaurs. The find adds a...

Astronomers discover a hidden factory of organic molecules in a dust-shrouded galaxy

rich mix of organic molecules deep inside a nearby galaxy, offering a new glimpse into how the basic ingredients of chemistry may form in...

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Why planets with two suns almost never survive

Planets with two suns, like the famous desert world Tatooine from Star Wars, capture our imagination. Yet in real life, these so-called circumbinary planets—planets that...

The universe’s first matter really was a soup—and scientists can now see it slosh

In the very first moments after the Big Bang, the universe looked nothing like it does today. Instead of stars, atoms, or even protons, everything...

Electric eels inspire a new kind of soft, powerful battery

From medical implants to soft robots, many emerging technologies need power sources that are flexible, safe, and able to work inside or near living...

MIT scientists turn waste heat into computing power with 99% accuracy

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have demonstrated a surprising new way to compute—by using heat instead of electricity. In a proof-of-concept study published in...

NASA rover finds 3.5-billion-year-old Martian shoreline in Jezero crater

Scientists exploring Mars have uncovered strong new evidence that the Red Planet once had wave-washed beaches and long-lasting water activity, making it an even...