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The long-awaited insulin pill may be closer than ever, study suggests

For more than a century, scientists have been trying to turn insulin into a pill. Since insulin was first discovered in the early 1920s,...

Doctors finally find the cause of heart attacks without blocked arteries

When people think about a heart attack, they usually imagine blocked arteries. This is the most common cause, where fatty deposits build up and...

Common diabetes drug can mimic exercise benefits in cancer patients

A new study has found that a widely used diabetes drug, metformin, may produce some of the same effects in the body as exercise,...

These simple things help seniors achieve full mental health

Mental health in older age is often discussed in terms of illness, such as depression or anxiety. However, a new study suggests that this...

AI spots hidden blood pressure danger that doctors often miss

High blood pressure is a major health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. It is closely linked to heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. Many...

Fatty foods can harm your gut in just days, study warns

Many people think that health problems caused by diet take years to develop. However, new research suggests that the body can respond much faster...

Is fish oil always good for the brain?

Fish oil has become one of the most popular health supplements in the world. Many people take it every day, believing it can protect...

This diabetes drug may help blood vessels stay young longer

As people get older, their bodies go through many changes. One important change happens in the blood vessels. Over time, blood vessels can become stiffer...

Silent sleep disorder may cause memory and thinking problems

Obstructive sleep apnea, often called OSA, is a common sleep problem that affects millions of people around the world. Many people think it is...

Lower bottom blood pressure number may be safer than we thought

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

Scientists find hidden cause of diabetes damage inside insulin cells

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. It affects about 415 million people globally, and around...

Surprising gut bacteria link to Parkinson’s disease, study finds

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and makes it harder for people to control their movements. It often begins slowly,...

Early stroke warning signs every family must know to save a life

A stroke is a serious medical emergency that happens when blood flow to the brain is suddenly stopped. This can happen in two main...

9 in 10 people with high blood pressure may need better treatment

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It often develops quietly, without clear symptoms, but...

Common diabetes drug may help protect against skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States and many other countries. It mainly develops when skin cells are...

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Apple at 50: Eight technology leaps that changed our world

In the early 1970s, the idea of an ordinary person owning a computer sounded absurd. Computers back then were more like aircraft carriers or nuclear...

A sleeping giant awakens: Japan’s Kikai volcano is slowly refilling with magma

Scientists have discovered that one of the most powerful volcanoes in Earth’s recent history is slowly building up magma again—more than 7,000 years after...

Scientists discover why human sperm may struggle in space

Having a baby in space may sound like science fiction, but scientists are now studying whether it could actually work. New research suggests that one...

Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave

A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age. A paleontologist from the...

Scientists solve Saturn rotation puzzle after decades of confusion

For decades, scientists have been puzzled by a strange observation about Saturn. Depending on how it was measured, the planet seemed to spin at...