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Nerve damage is very common and often underdiagnosed

A new study has found that neuropathy—a condition that causes nerve damage, pain, and numbness in the feet and hands—is very common and often...

A simple test for breast cancer may also predict heart disease

Every year, millions of women go for a mammogram to check for early signs of breast cancer. A mammogram is a simple X-ray of...

Sleep loss may speed up brain aging and memory loss, study finds

A new study shows that people with chronic insomnia may face faster memory loss and thinking problems as they age. Chronic insomnia means having...

Chronic kidney disease is now a leading global killer, study finds

A new global study reveals that chronic kidney disease is affecting more people than ever before, with nearly 788 million individuals worldwide now living...

Cosmic dust could help create life in space

Scientists have discovered that tiny particles of cosmic dust may play a much more important role in creating the building blocks of life than...

6 best breads for people with heart disease

Heart disease is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the most significant risk factors for heart disease is a diet...

5 vitamins that could prevent complication in diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by high blood sugar levels, which can lead to a variety...

3 grams of omega-3s a day keep high blood pressure at bay

In a study from Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found about 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or...

A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier

Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...

How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction

Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl. When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...

Can cannabis help protect the liver in heavy alcohol drinking?

A new study involving more than 66,000 adults in the United States has found that people who drink heavily and also use cannabis may...

New study shows success in preventing esophageal cancer

Researchers at Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) have shown that a national registry for Barrett’s Esophagus in Ireland is making a real difference...

Scientists break key barrier to cheaper green hydrogen production

Hydrogen is often described as a clean fuel of the future. It can power trucks, help make fertilizer, and store large amounts of energy from...

Why Earth has moving plates and Venus doesn’t

Scientists have taken an important step toward solving one of the biggest mysteries in planetary science: why Earth is covered in moving tectonic plates,...

Scientists discover a new way to protect against Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and devastating brain disorders in the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and even basic...

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How the 2024 superstorm crushed Earth’s protective plasma bubble

In May 2024, Earth was hit by the strongest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years. Known as the Gannon storm or the “Mother’s Day...

A bandage-thin device could let your finger feel digital textures in real life

For years, screens have been getting better at showing and playing things that look and sound real. But when it comes to touch, they are...

Scientists use laser tweezers to uncover the secret origin of lightning

Lightning lights up the sky in a dramatic flash, but scientists still don’t fully understand how it starts. Now, researchers at the Institute of Science...

Future lighting could replace Wi-Fi and batteries, study finds

Light has always helped us see—but in the future, it may also become a powerful way to send information and power smart devices. Researchers at...

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on...

The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip maker Nvidia, has reported record $US57 billion revenue in the third quarter of 2025, beating...