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The hidden foods that may be slowly damaging your kidneys

Your kidneys work quietly every day to keep you alive and healthy. These two small organs, located in your lower back, clean your blood,...

Why buffets make you eat more

Large celebrations often bring tables filled with many different foods, from savory dishes to sweet desserts. While this variety can make gatherings more enjoyable,...

Why cervical changes in young women may affect future heart health

Most people think of cervical health problems and heart disease as completely separate issues. However, new research suggests that changes in cervical cells during...

This health problem is main cause of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease is a serious condition that slowly damages the kidneys over time. The kidneys are vital organs that filter waste and extra...

The heart may be attacking itself in heart failure, study finds

Heart failure is a serious condition that happens when the heart becomes too weak or too stiff to pump enough blood to the body....

‘Forever chemicals’ may quietly fuel testicular cancer growth

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, often called PFAS or “forever chemicals,” are man‑made compounds found in everyday items such as nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, food...

Testosterone increases severity of bacterial skin infections in men

Skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, often called staph infections, are extremely common and can sometimes become very serious. These bacteria live harmlessly on...

Bio-inspired robotic wing cuts underwater turbulence impact by 87%

Engineers have created a new robotic wing that can sense changes in water and instantly adjust its shape, helping underwater robots stay stable in...

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...

Routine eye test could reveal hidden heart problems in diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes are usually told to have regular eye checks to protect their vision. These tests look for damage caused by...

New test could detect a hidden dementia disease years before symptoms appear

Lewy body disease is one of the most common causes of dementia, yet many people have never heard of it. It is linked to...

New drug discovery could change how we treat obesity forever

Obesity has become one of the most serious health problems in modern society. Around the world, more people than ever are struggling with excess...

New three‑drug combo may help treat tough skin cancer

Melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer because it can spread quickly to other parts of the body. Over the...

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New flexible plastic could conduct electricity like human tissue

Scientists have discovered a new way to make a soft, stretchy plastic that can carry electricity efficiently—an advance that could help improve devices implanted...

New diamond cooling technology cuts electronics heat by 23°c

Overheating is one of the biggest problems facing modern electronics, from smartphones to powerful data centers. Now, researchers at Rice University have developed a new...

Jupiter’s icy moons may have been born with the ingredients for life

Scientists have found new evidence that Jupiter’s largest moons may have received the chemical building blocks of life at the moment they formed. The discovery...

40,000-year-old symbols may be humanity’s first step toward writing

Long before the first known writing systems appeared in ancient Mesopotamia, early humans were already carving mysterious symbols into tools, ornaments, and sculptures. A new...

Scientists create a “cloud in a box” to unlock weather’s biggest mysteries

In a laboratory at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, scientists recently witnessed something remarkable: the birth of a cloud inside a...