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Scientists capture the first high-detail “real-time” images of stars exploding

Astronomers have captured the most detailed close-up images ever taken of stars exploding, known as novae. These pictures were taken within days of the eruptions...

Throw out these 19 cookware items that may contain dangerous lead, FDA warns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an important warning about a growing list of pots and pans that may release dangerous...

Nutrition tips for managing high blood pressure

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects many people around the world. It occurs when the force of blood against...

Study shows a hidden cause of deadly breast cancer

Scientists are gaining a clearer understanding of why some breast cancers become far more dangerous after menopause, especially in women with obesity. A new analysis...

Grapefruit juice boosts beetroot juice’s power to lower blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from King’s College London have discovered that grapefruit juice may enhance the blood pressure–lowering effects of beetroot juice. Beetroot is naturally rich in folate...

Why eating cranberries daily could protect you from heart disease

Scientists from the University of Düsseldorf have found that eating cranberries every day may improve blood vessel function and support heart health. Cranberries, an evergreen...

Eating chocolate could help boost brain power, study finds

Scientists from the University of L'Aquila have found that cocoa and chocolate are more than just enjoyable treats—they may also support better cognitive function. Flavonoids,...

Early time-restricted eating could help lose weight and improve blood pressure

Early time-restricted eating could help people lose weight and improve blood pressure, according to new research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Intermittent fasting...

Mom changes her approach to health after a heart attack at theater

Twenty minutes into a “Pretty Woman” production – after Edward met Vivian while lost in Hollywood – Debra Wallace doubled over in her seat...

Popular diabetes drug may increase risk of serious eye disease in older adults

A new study from the University of Toronto has raised serious concerns about a popular drug used to treat diabetes and help with weight...

Scientists discover new cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are a common health problem, especially for women. About half of all women will have at least one UTI...

Study shows the real cause of inflammation in type 2 diabetes

A new study from the University of Kentucky has made an important discovery about what really causes inflammation in people with type 2 diabetes. For...

Obese and overweight people control their appetite uniquely, study shows

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have found something new about how the human brain is involved in controlling weight. Their research focuses on a...

Daily marijuana use may increase risk of heart failure

A new study involving more than 150,000 adults in the United States shows that using marijuana every day may raise the risk of developing...

Why your vitamin D pills might not be working for your heart

Many people take Vitamin D supplements because they’ve heard it’s good for their bones, immune system, and overall health. But a new study from Intermountain...

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Scientists capture ultra-rare, ultra-sharp images of powerful solar flares

Scientists have achieved something that almost never happens in solar research: they captured high-resolution images of an active region on the sun at the...

56 million years ago, the Earth suddenly heated up – and many plants stopped...

Around 56 million years ago, Earth suddenly got much hotter. Over about 5,000 years, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere drastically increased and global...

Scientists shrink OLEDs to nano-size, unlocking ultra-sharp displays

Researchers at ETH Zurich have created some of the smallest light-emitting diodes ever made—so tiny that thousands of them could fit inside a single...

Prehistoric humans may have kept wolves on an isolated island, study finds

Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that humans living thousands of years ago may have kept wolves close by—long before dogs became our loyal companions. The...

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...