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Why living at high altitudes may protect against diabetes

For many years, scientists noticed an interesting pattern among people who live in mountainous regions. Communities that live high above sea level, where the air...

A single shot can help the heart heal after a heart attack

A heart attack is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. It happens when blood flow to part of the heart...

The most powerful treatment for osteoarthritis isn’t surgery or pills—it’s movement

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common health problems affecting joints. It often begins with stiff knees, aching hips, or sore hands. Many people believe...

Elephants steer clear of humans much more than other wildlife, study finds

Wild animals do not all react to human activity in the same way. A new study from Botswana shows that some species are much more...

Cannabis compounds may help fight fatty liver disease, scientists discover

Scientists have discovered that two natural compounds found in cannabis may help reduce fat in the liver and improve overall metabolic health. These compounds are...

AI blood test may detect silent liver disease years earlier, scientists say

Scientists have developed a new artificial intelligence–powered blood test that may be able to detect early signs of serious liver disease long before symptoms...

New graphene ‘artificial skin’ could give robots a human-like sense of touch

Robots have become remarkably good at seeing and moving, but their sense of touch still lags far behind that of humans. A new technology developed...

How old is the universe? The oldest stars in the Milky Way may hold...

How old is the universe? Scientists have long tried to answer this question, but different measurement methods have produced conflicting results. Now, researchers from the University...

Scientists find a direct cause of fatty liver disease

A team of scientists at the Mayo Clinic has discovered that a rare inherited gene mutation can directly cause a common liver disease that...

Obesity and high blood pressure may directly cause dementia

Dementia is one of the fastest growing health problems around the world. Millions of people are living with the condition, and the number is...

Magnetic gel could prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as...

Could eating less protein help prevent liver cancer?

Liver cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers in the world, and doctors have been searching for better ways to prevent it for...

Scientists discover new drug combo that may treat kidneys damage in diabetes

Diabetic kidney disease is one of the most serious complications of diabetes. It affects millions of people around the world and is the leading...

Aspirin may not effectively prevent colon cancer, study finds

For many years, people have heard that taking a daily aspirin might help prevent certain types of cancer. Aspirin is one of the most...

How caffeine may help fight cancer and diabetes

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee to feel...

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Giant dying stars create tiny cosmic dust that could form new planets

A new study shows that some of the largest and most powerful stars in the universe are producing incredibly tiny particles of carbon dust—material...

New method may finally resolve the “Hubble tension” puzzle

Scientists have known for nearly a century that the universe is expanding, with galaxies moving away from each other over time. The speed of this...

Ancient amber reveals how ants lived and interacted in the age of dinosaurs

Tiny insects trapped in fossilized tree resin are offering scientists a rare window into life on Earth millions of years ago. A new study of...

This solar battery could store sunlight for days and produce hydrogen on demand

Scientists in Germany have created a new material that can capture energy from sunlight, store it for days, and later release it as hydrogen...

Can Martian soil kill Earth microbes? Water bears reveal surprising clues

Scientists are using one of Earth’s toughest microscopic creatures to explore an important question for future space travel: Could the soil on Mars naturally...