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Why losing a spouse may hurt men’s health more than women’s, new study finds

Losing a husband or wife is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. When people spend many years building a...

Can a ‘magic mushroom’ dose help you quit smoking?

Quitting smoking is one of the hardest health challenges many people face. Cigarettes contain nicotine, a substance that quickly creates addiction in the brain....

Self‑admission to psychiatric care gives patients more control and security

Mental health problems affect millions of people around the world. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric illnesses can make daily...

COPD and sleep apnea together can weaken your muscles

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly called COPD, is a long-term lung condition that makes breathing difficult. It usually develops after many years of exposure...

Ancient plant viruses may have originated before the last ice age

A group of plant viruses that infect many important crops may have origins stretching back tens of thousands of years, long before humans began...

Alzheimer’s blood marker may also reveal hidden heart and kidney diseases

Scientists have long searched for simple ways to detect Alzheimer’s disease early. In recent years, a protein found in the blood called phosphorylated tau,...

Study finds a hidden cause of frontotemporal dementia

Frontotemporal dementia is a serious brain disorder that affects how people think, behave, and communicate. Although it is not as widely known as Alzheimer’s...

Simple fiber supplement may reduce knee arthritis pain

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of pain and disability among older adults. The condition happens when the cartilage that protects...

New tech could reduce prostate cancer deaths despite rising cases

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men around the world. It develops in the prostate, a small gland that sits...

Many Alzheimer’s patients develop heart problems that complicate new brain treatments

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It slowly damages the brain and leads to memory loss, confusion, and...

AI helps doctors choose best depression drugs and improve treatment

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and can make everyday...

New diabetes drug helps people lower blood sugar and lose weight faster

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long‑term health conditions in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and continues...

Scientists discover hidden hormone cause of high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. It happens when the force of...

Common heartburn drugs may carry hidden kidney risks, study warns

Proton pump inhibitors, often called PPIs, are among the most widely used medications for stomach acid problems. Many people have taken drugs such as...

How to lower high blood sugar safely without insulin: simple methods that can help

High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, happens when too much sugar stays in the bloodstream. This problem is common in people with diabetes,...

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New material could replace indium in displays and solar cells

Scientists have developed a new type of transparent electrode that avoids the use of indium, a rare and expensive metal widely used in modern...

Did the first land plants accidentally trigger two ancient ocean extinctions?

Hundreds of millions of years ago, the first plants began spreading across Earth’s land. This major turning point helped transform the planet into the...

Scientists unlock sulfur’s potential for cheaper, high-capacity EV batteries

As electric vehicles and electric aircraft become more common, the world’s demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising rapidly. According to S&P Global Insights, battery demand...

Fossil bite marks reveal ancient predator hunts 280 million years ago

New research suggests that large land predators were already hunting big plant-eating animals more than 280 million years ago, much earlier than scientists once...

A simple mineral could help solve the data center energy crisis

Data centers are the backbone of the modern internet. They store photos, stream movies, power cloud services, and train artificial intelligence systems. But these warehouse-sized buildings...