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New study shows hidden causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

For many years, scientists studying mental health conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have focused mainly on genes and proteins. These are the building...

Your bedtime routine could be a hidden risk for heart disease

Most people know that getting enough sleep is important. Doctors often recommend around seven to eight hours each night for good health. But a new...

Can marijuana help reverse brain damage in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Scientists are exploring a new and unexpected approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease, and it involves a compound found in the cannabis plant. Early research...

Weight loss wonder or cause for concern? New study examines GLP-1 drugs

Medications known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are gaining attention around the world. Originally created to treat diabetes, they are now widely used for weight...

How your mental health and sleep may shape diabetes risk

A new study suggests that the risk of type 2 diabetes may not only come from what people eat or how much they exercise,...

Scientists find how to help brain cells clean themselves and fight dementia

Scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal dementia. These conditions are very serious and...

A heart attack sent a basketball coach into cardiac arrest — and CPR by...

For coach Dan Rolfes, spring 2024 brought a familiar rush: His undefeated team from Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis was once again among...

New diabetes drug helps lower blood sugar and body weight faster

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects how the body uses sugar, which is...

A surprising natural way to lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and increases...

Can depression drug educe suicidal thoughts within hours?

Depression is a serious mental health condition that affects how people feel, think, and act. For some people, it can become so severe that...

One common blood pressure drug may carry hidden health risks over time

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and often has no clear...

Scientists find a new way to fight Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia in older adults. It slowly damages the brain, affecting memory,...

Blood pressure drugs may raise risk of inflammation disease, study finds

Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It often appears as red, itchy, and scaly patches on...

Vitamin D may boost memory but slow reactions in older people

Vitamin D is well known for helping keep bones strong and healthy. Many people, especially older adults, take vitamin D supplements to prevent bone...

Popular diabetes drug may increase risk of vision loss

A widely used diabetes drug has come under new scrutiny after two large studies found it may be linked to a rare but serious...

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Light can bend “smart” crystals, opening the door to futuristic devices

Scientists have discovered that a special type of material called perovskite can physically change shape when exposed to light. This surprising behavior could lead to...

Could a 7-dimensional space solve the black hole mystery?

Black holes have long puzzled scientists, especially because of a problem known as the black hole information paradox. Now, a new study suggests that the...

Scientists discover one of the most pristine stars ever found in the universe

Astronomers have discovered an extremely rare star that offers a glimpse into the earliest days of the universe. The star, named SDSS J0715-7334, is considered...

This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer

A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...

Scientists observed atoms existing in two places at the same time

Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved something that sounds almost impossible: they have observed atoms existing in two places at the...