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Can sleep apnea treatment harm heart health in some people?
Many people think of sleep as a simple daily routine, but for some, it becomes a serious health issue. One common disorder is obstructive...
New sepsis guidelines could save millions of lives
Sepsis is one of the most dangerous medical conditions in the world, yet many people have never heard of it. It happens when the...
Sauna heat may give your immune system a quick boost, study finds
A relaxing sauna session may do more than just help you unwind. A new study from Finland suggests that spending time in a sauna...
Newly discovered genetic disorder may be more common than expected
Scientists have discovered a new genetic condition that may be far more common than anyone expected, offering long-awaited answers to many families.
Researchers at the...
Moon dust tells a hidden story: How space delivered and transformed life’s building blocks
A new study based on samples from China’s Chang'e-5 and Chang'e-6 missions is helping scientists understand how the basic ingredients of life arrived and...
A common sleep problem could raise your death risk by 71%
Many people snore at night or feel tired during the day and think it is normal. But for some, these signs may point to...
Dental problem strongly linked to chronic kidney disease
Scientists have discovered a growing link between oral health and kidney health, suggesting that problems in the mouth may be connected to serious conditions...
Long-term overweight can strongly predict heart disease
Obesity has long been known as a major risk factor for heart disease, which includes conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.
Doctors often use...
Why some heart attacks are very hard to explain
Heart attacks are often linked to blocked arteries, but this is not always the case. Some patients experience all the signs of a heart...
Combo therapy can make lung cancer treatment more effective
Lung cancer is a complex disease that can be very hard to treat. It often grows quietly and spreads before it is discovered. Even...
These plant-based diets may lower your Alzheimer’s risk
Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are becoming more common as people live longer. These conditions affect memory, thinking, and daily life, and...
Study finds big cause of balance problem in older people
Keeping balance is something most people do without thinking. However, it requires a fast and well-coordinated response between the brain and muscles. When this...
‘Two-step’ brain imaging could strongly improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing health concern around the world. It affects millions of people and is one of the leading causes of dementia.
The...
Too much this hormone may increase memory loss in older people
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck, but it plays a very important role in the body. It produces hormones that help...
Common blood pressure drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly....
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This smartwatch could one day detect plastic inside your body
Tiny plastic particles are now being found almost everywhere, including inside the human body.
Scientists have detected microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics in the air...
The unseen challenges of life on the moon
For the first time since the Apollo era, humans are preparing not just to visit the moon, but to live and work there for...
Did ghostly neutrinos turn into hidden radiation in the early universe?
Scientists have long been fascinated by neutrinos—tiny, nearly invisible particles that pass through matter almost without a trace.
They are among the most abundant particles...
James Webb telescope finds strange ‘forbidden planet’ around tiny star
Astronomers have discovered a strange giant planet that seems to break the usual rules of how planets form.
Known as TOI-5205 b, this world has...
Mars was once a world of rain
Mars is our nearest planetary neighbour and the world humans are most likely to set foot on beyond the Moon.
The fourth planet from the...