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Scientists reveal mosasaurs swam in rivers alongside dinosaurs
Mosasaurs are best known as fearsome marine reptiles that ruled the oceans at the end of the dinosaur era. But new research suggests these...
Scientists discover a hidden black hole monster from the early universe
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a surprising cosmic impostor lurking in the early universe.
The object, a distant galaxy nicknamed...
This kidney sensor can help control blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how our kidneys help control blood pressure. A new study has identified a special "pressure sensor" inside...
What you should know about sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, even when someone is active, like playing basketball or walking with friends.
The person may suddenly collapse, pass...
Obesity rapidly speeds up Alzheimer’s symptoms in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It usually develops over many years, long before symptoms become obvious.
Scientists...
Popular blood pressure drug recalled over contamination risk
A common medicine used to treat high blood pressure is being removed from shelves after tests showed that some batches might be contaminated with...
Why people with diabetes must prioritize eye health
Taking care of your eyes is important for everyone, but it's especially important if you have diabetes. Diabetes is a common health condition that...
Too much energy drinks may pose huge stroke risk
Drinking several strong energy drinks every day may lead to a serious stroke, even in people who seem healthy. This warning comes from a...
Cocoa supplement reduces key marker of inflammation and aging
A new study suggests that taking cocoa extract supplements might help lower inflammation and support heart health, especially as we age.
The research comes from...
How the body turns off a hormone that raises blood pressure
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made an important discovery that could lead to better treatments for high blood pressure and kidney disease.
Their...
Common diabetes drug may help boost lifespan in older people
A new study from Stanford University and other research centres has found that a common diabetes medicine called metformin might help with more than...
Steroid use may harm young men’s hearts, study finds
A new study has found that using anabolic steroids could raise the risk of a serious heart problem called atrial fibrillation, especially in young...
Chronic pain treatments that go beyond medication
Chronic pain affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. If pain lasts for more than three months, it is called chronic.
Experts estimate...
Foods that can harm your kidneys
Your kidneys are very important organs. They help clean your blood, remove waste, and control the amount of water and minerals in your body....
Why even a little licorice could harm your blood pressure and heart
Many people enjoy the sweet and unique taste of licorice, whether as candy, tea, or a herbal supplement.
But new research from Linköping University in...
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New wearable device makes heavy body armor feel lighter for soldiers
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have created a lightweight wearable device that can take up to 90 percent of the weight of body armor off...
Astronomers discover a surprisingly mature spiral galaxy from the early universe
Astronomers have discovered a beautiful, well-formed spiral galaxy from a time when the universe was still very young—only 1.5 billion years after the Big...
Scientists find over 16,000 dinosaur footprints along an ancient Bolivian Shoreline
A remarkable fossil site in Bolivia has revealed more than 16,000 dinosaur footprints, offering one of the most detailed pictures ever found of how...
Astronomers discover giant spinning thread of galaxies 140 million light-years away
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest rotating structures ever seen in the universe: a razor-thin line of galaxies inside a massive, spinning cosmic...
New egg-white–inspired material could help electronics stay cooler and safer
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new lightweight, low-cost material that can dissipate heat much more efficiently than many existing cooling materials.
The breakthrough,...