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Scientists Discover Why Some Brains Resist Alzheimer’s

Scientists have spent decades trying to understand why Alzheimer's disease affects people so differently. Two people can have very similar brain changes, yet one develops...

A 2-Minute Walk Every 20 Minutes Could Help Lower Blood Sugar

A simple habit during the workday could make a big difference to your health, according to researchers from the University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. Their...

Could Tire Pollution Increase Your Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?

Could tiny particles from car tires affect the human brain? A new study suggests they might, although much more research is needed before scientists...

Fish Oil Supplements May Not Protect the Brain as Many People Hope

Fish oil supplements are among the most popular health products in the world. Every year, people spend billions of dollars hoping these capsules will...

New Daily Weight-Loss Pill May Outperform Existing Drugs

A new clinical trial suggests that a daily weight-loss pill called orforglipron may become an important new treatment for people with type 2 diabetes. The...

Dementia May Affect Work Performance 15 Years Before Diagnosis

A new study published in Neurology suggests that the effects of early-onset dementia may begin many years before a doctor makes the diagnosis. Researchers from...

This Sport Supplement May Help Fight Cancer

Creatine is best known as a sports supplement used by athletes to improve strength, muscle power, and exercise performance. However, a new study from the...

Lack of This Nutrient Could Harm Your Brain, Heart, and Liver

Choline is an essential nutrient that the body needs every day to stay healthy. Although the liver can make a small amount, it is...

Why a Mini-Stroke May Save Your Life

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA), is a serious medical warning that should never be ignored. Although the symptoms usually disappear...

These Everyday Foods Could Silently Raise Your Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it, and...

One New Pill Could Help Both Heart Failure and Sleep Apnea

A team of researchers from the University of Auckland is studying a promising new medicine that may one day help people living with both...

Scientists Uncover a Hidden Cause of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders affecting older adults. Millions of people around the world live with the condition, and...

Scientists Uncover Hidden Healing Compounds in Cannabis Leaves

A team of scientists from Stellenbosch University has made a surprising discovery that could change how people think about Cannabis leaves. While much of the...

When High Blood Pressure Becomes a Medical Emergency

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the "silent killer" because it usually causes no obvious symptoms while slowly damaging the...

A Surprising New Way Diabetes Drug Metformin May Help You Stay Strong

Metformin has been used for many years to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar. It is one of the most widely...

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Scientists warn 1.7 million satellites could destroy our view of the night sky

The number of satellites orbiting Earth is growing at an incredible speed, and scientists say it could soon change the night sky forever. A new...

Astronomers spot an extremely rare galaxy mega-merger

Scale in the universe is hard to understand from a purely human perspective. Many times the math just doesn’t sit well with our brains that...

AI browsers can book your holiday—but they may also put your personal data at...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people browse the internet. New AI-powered web browsers can do much more than search for information. They can plan holidays,...

Air conditioners alone can’t beat extreme heat, scientists warn

As the world gets hotter, air conditioners are becoming more important than ever. They help people stay safe during heat waves and can even save...

Scientists turn old EV batteries into more powerful next-generation batteries

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries may have a much brighter future than simply being recycled into basic materials. Researchers at the University of California San Diego...