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New discovery may help skin heal without scars

A new scientific discovery suggests that it may one day be possible for human skin to heal without leaving scars. This exciting research comes from...

Short daily workouts may be the secret to a healthier aging brain

Exercise has long been known to benefit both the body and the mind. Many people understand that staying active can help keep the heart...

Endometriosis is a whole-body inflammatory disease, study findsEndometriosis is a whole-body inflammatory disease, study...

Endometriosis is a common but often misunderstood condition that affects about one in ten women worldwide. It happens when tissue similar to the lining of...

Botox can be surprising treatment for poor blood flow in hands

Botox is widely known as a cosmetic treatment used to reduce wrinkles. However, scientists are now discovering that it may also have an important...

When two ‘failed stars’ team up to light the sky

Brown dwarfs are often called “failed stars” because they are too small to keep nuclear fusion going in their cores, the process that makes...

Cancer treatment at home may be safer and easier than you think

For many people with cancer, treatment can be long, tiring, and stressful. One of the biggest challenges is the need to travel to hospitals...

Your smartwatch could spot diabetes risk early

A new study suggests that a device many people already wear every day—a smartwatch—could help detect a hidden health problem long before it turns...

Living in busy cities may lower stroke risk, surprising study shows

Many people believe that living in a busy city is bad for health. Cities are often linked to noise, pollution, traffic, and stress. Because of...

Why Parkinson’s tremor may not mean worse brain damage

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term brain condition that affects how people move. It usually develops slowly and is most common in older adults. Many...

I’m a kidney surgeon. Here’s why I hope I never see you

As a urological surgeon, I meet many patients with chronic (long-term) kidney disease. Sometimes, I see patients that have progressed to the point where their...

High blood pressure in your 30s could harm your heart years later, study warns

Many people believe that high blood pressure is only a concern for older adults. However, new research suggests that blood pressure levels in your...

Why some people develop depression in chronic pain while others don’t

Chronic pain is a long-lasting condition that affects millions of people around the world. It can come from many causes, such as nerve damage,...

AI could help detect hidden heart failure earlier

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...

A surprising arthritis drug may help restore motivation in depression

Many people who live with depression say that the hardest part is not just feeling sad, but feeling stuck. Simple tasks like getting out...

New weight loss pill may help burn fat without diet or exercise

A surprising new study suggests that a drug first designed for brain and blood diseases might also help people lose weight and improve their...

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The Sun has a heartbeat

Think you know the Sun? You glance up on a clear day, feel the warmth on your face, and it seems reassuringly constant. Same star,...

Tiny zircon crystals reveal new secrets about Earth’s earliest history

Scientists still have many questions about the earliest years of our planet. Earth formed about 4.55 billion years ago, but almost no rocks from that...

Smart clothes could track your health and charge your phone one day

Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep. But scientists believe...

Why dance tracks dominate TikTok while love songs rule Spotify

What makes a song become a hit today? While listeners certainly play a role, new research suggests that streaming platforms and their algorithms also have...

US is less prone to oil price shocks than in past decades

Oil is a global market, so when prices rise in one place, they rise everywhere. The current war against Iran has already raised oil...