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A new drug may help prevent second strokes without raising bleeding risk
A stroke can change a person’s life in an instant, and for many survivors, the fear of having another stroke never fully goes away....
Forever chemicals in drinking water may trigger multiple sclerosis
Every day, people drink water believing it is clean and safe. Yet growing evidence suggests that invisible chemical leftovers from plastics and industrial products...
Study finds the biggest risk factors of cancer you can change
Almost 40% of new cancer cases around the world in 2022 may be linked to things we can change, according to a new study...
A new daily pill could dramatically cut ‘bad’ cholesterol
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, largely driven by high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, often called...
How to detect liver disease early in older people
Liver disease is a serious health problem that can affect people at any age, but it becomes especially important to understand how it shows...
Scientists find a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain condition that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to do everyday tasks. It affects millions of people...
How even slightly high blood pressure can harm your heart
High blood pressure is often called the “silent killer.” That’s because it usually has no clear warning signs, but it can quietly damage the...
Heavy drinking may cause long-lasting brain damage
A new study has shown for the first time how heavy drinking can cause long-term damage to the brain, even after someone stops drinking.
This...
Study finds a surprising cause of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes is a growing health problem around the world. Right now, about 415 million people have diabetes, and most of them—around 90%—have type 2...
A sleep hormone might hold the key to prevent memory loss
As people get older, many start to notice changes in their memory. Forgetting names, misplacing items, or struggling to remember events can be early...
Scientists discover a big hidden cause of memory loss
Scientists at the University of Washington have discovered that keeping the brain healthy as we age depends a lot on something called the blood-brain...
Common blood pressure drug may help protect kidneys in diabetes
A new study from the University of Bristol has found that a common blood pressure medicine might help slow down kidney disease in people...
Common painkillers may quietly harm your heart and liver
Painkillers are often used to help people manage pain, whether it's from an injury, surgery, or long-term health condition. These medications can bring great...
Why both blood pressure numbers matter for heart disease prevention
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked, you might remember hearing two numbers. They sound like “120 over 80.”
For a long time, doctors...
Common depression drugs may increase risk of death
Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of people around the world. Many people with depression take antidepressants to...
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Why the ocean around Greenland is expected to drop—even as the world’s seas rise
Sea levels are rising across most of the planet as the climate warms and ice melts.
But around Greenland, scientists say the opposite is likely...
A hidden dark matter sheet may be steering our cosmic neighborhood
Astronomers may have solved a long-standing mystery about how galaxies near the Milky Way move through space.
New computer simulations suggest that our galaxy is...
Perseverance Rover discovers an ancient Martian beach, complete with waves
When the rover now named Perseverance landed in Jezero crater in early 2021, scientists already knew they had picked an interesting place to scope...
Scientists discover the largest sulfur molecule ever found in space
Astronomers have discovered the largest sulfur-containing molecule ever seen in space, offering new clues about how the chemical ingredients of life may form long...
How a slow change in ocean chemistry may have cooled Earth after the dinosaurs
Scientists may have finally solved a long-standing mystery about how Earth shifted from a hot, tropical “greenhouse” world to the cooler, ice-covered planet we...