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Sleep apnea may raise risk of mental disease in older people
A new study from researchers at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa has found that older adults at high risk...
Does weightlifting improve bone density?
You may have heard high-impact activity – exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball – is good at building bone density and strength....
Why women are more affected by Alzheimer’s disease
More than 7 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and about two-thirds of them are women.
Scientists have long wondered why...
Questions about heart attack, blood pressure, BMI or stroke? Find answers here
When you’re searching for health advice online, finding simple, trustworthy answers can be hard to find. But you’ve come to the right place.
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Living near these areas may raise risk of aggressive breast cancer
New research from the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami has found a troubling link between living near hazardous waste sites...
Rotten egg gas may hold the key to fighting Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered something surprising that could lead to new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
A recent study found that a special...
New painless scan may cure high blood pressure for some people
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London, along with other research teams, have found a new way to help some people with high blood...
Women have slightly slower recovery after stroke, study finds
A new study shows that women may have a slightly harder time recovering from a stroke than men when it comes to daily tasks...
This drug can prevent heart disease in people with diabetes
A new study has found that a diabetes drug called tirzepatide may be just as effective as another drug, dulaglutide, in protecting the heart...
Exercises people with high blood pressure should avoid
Many people know that regular physical activity is important for staying healthy. It helps control weight, reduce stress, and improve heart health.
For people with...
Nine easy New Year’s resolutions for people over 50
If you're over 50, you've probably made, and perhaps broken, a lot of New Year's resolutions by now.
Maybe you've stopped making them altogether.
But setting...
Low blood sugar can damage your eyes
A new study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health has found that low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, may harm the...
Simple supplement mix may treat brain cancer
Most cancer treatments today—like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy—focus on destroying cancer cells. But a group of researchers is now exploring a completely different idea:...
Early warning signs of a heart attack you should never ignore
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency. When it happens, you should call emergency services right away.
But sometimes, your body gives warning signs...
This blood pressure drug may be safer than the one doctors usually prescribe
High blood pressure is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world.
It’s often called the “silent killer” because it usually...
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Astronomers discover the violent origin of mysterious blue cosmic explosions
For years, astronomers have been puzzled by rare and dramatic flashes of blue and ultraviolet light that suddenly appear in distant galaxies and then...
Astronomers find the first compelling evidence of monster stars in the early universe
One of the greatest mysteries the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was developed to investigate was the birth of supermassive black holes (SMBHs).
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A year that mattered: Caltech’s scientific journey in 2025
Caltech is a place unlike any other, an Institute that is truly "small but mighty."
Its small size and the expertise of its community enable...
Why this vapor-deposited solar cell could transform renewable energy
Scientists in Singapore have made an important breakthrough that could help bring a new generation of ultra-efficient solar panels into everyday use.
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Scientists develop real-world magnetic cloak to protect sensitive electronics
Engineers at the University of Leicester have developed a new concept for a “magnetic cloaking device” that could shield sensitive electronics from disruptive magnetic...