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Probiotics could help reduce high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
Scientists from Griffith University in Australia found that probiotic intake is linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
Probiotics are made up of beneficial...
Taking a drug like Ozempic? What you need to know about risks of suicidal...
The rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro has been nothing short of meteoric. Originally developed to treat diabetes, these drugs are...
AI can detect diseases from your sweat
Sweat contains a wealth of biological information that, with the help of artificial intelligence and next-generation sensors, could transform how we monitor our health...
Owning a smartphone at age 12 may harm mental and physical health
A large new study has found that owning a smartphone at a young age may be linked to several health problems in early adolescence,...
Common nerve pain drugs may trigger dangerous prescribing cascades
Clinicians may miss side effects of nerve pain drugs like gabapentin, leading to a chain of additional medications that cause more harm than good.
This...
Astronomers find hidden star that solves a major cosmic dust mystery
Only 70 light-years from Earth, a star called Kappa Tucanae A hosts one of astronomy’s strangest mysteries.
Around it swirls dust so scorching—more than 1,000...
New biodegradable smart tag could make shipping safer and greener
Every day, huge amounts of goods travel around the world—including fragile products that must stay within a safe temperature and humidity range.
Vaccines, certain medicines,...
How espresso coffee affects your cholesterol level
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway found that drinking espresso coffee may affect cholesterol levels differently in men and women.
Coffee is a...
Blackcurrants may improve artery function and blood pressure in older adults
Scientists from Nippon Sport Science University have found that blackcurrant extract may help improve artery function and lower blood pressure in older adults.
Blackcurrants are...
Unsalted tomato juice could reduce blood pressure, improve blood cholesterol
Scientists from Tokyo Medical and Dental University have found that drinking unsalted tomato juice may help lower blood pressure and reduce “bad” cholesterol levels...
Asteroid Bennu holds clues to how life began: Sugars, organics, and stardust
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission brought back pristine pieces of the asteroid Bennu in 2023—and these tiny grains are turning out to be a treasure chest...
Kimchi proven to boost the immune system, study finds
As seasons change, people often catch colds, the flu, or other respiratory illnesses.
With worries growing about the spread of several viruses at once, a...
Why you should use sun protection during high blood pressure treatment
Some blood pressure medications may increase sensitivity to sunlight and raise the risk of developing a common form of skin cancer, according to a...
Why some weight loss may not last without continued use drugs
Many people struggling with obesity have seen impressive weight loss results using tirzepatide, a drug that works by controlling blood sugar, digestion, and appetite.
Sold...
What is CKM syndrome, and why should young adults pay attention?
If you’re unfamiliar with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, you’re hardly alone. But it might already be affecting you – no matter your age.
CKM syndrome describes a...
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Stretchable screens take a big leap forward with new smart materials
Imagine a digital screen that can bend, twist, and stretch like skin—wrapping smoothly around your wrist, fitting onto medical implants, or even covering robots...
Stars surprisingly survive near the Milky Way’s black hole, study finds
Astronomers have long believed that the region around the Milky Way’s central black hole, Sagittarius A*, is one of the most dangerous places in...
Meteorites are ancient time capsules that reveal how our solar system was born
When a meteor flashes across the night sky, it’s more than a beautiful streak of light.
It’s a delivery from deep space—an ancient piece of...
New study reveals why solid-state batteries don’t charge faster—until now
Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the future of energy storage.
They promise higher capacity, better safety, and improved performance compared with today’s lithium-ion batteries,...
Astronomers discover 400 “sibling” star clusters hidden in the Milky Way
Astronomers have uncovered more than 400 pairs of star clusters in our Milky Way—cosmic siblings that were born together or later became partners as...