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3 grams of omega-3s a day keep high blood pressure at bay
In a study from Macau University of Science and Technology, scientists found about 3 grams daily of omega-3 fatty acids, consumed in foods or...
A 3-minute brainwave test may detect Alzheimer’s years earlier
Researchers from the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy brainwave test that can spot signs of memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s...
How mindfulness may help prevent opioid addiction
Our bodies are always talking to us. When we are hungry, our stomachs growl.
When we’re cold, we shiver. When we feel pain, we try...
Can cannabis help protect the liver in heavy alcohol drinking?
A new study involving more than 66,000 adults in the United States has found that people who drink heavily and also use cannabis may...
New study shows success in preventing esophageal cancer
Researchers at Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) have shown that a national registry for Barrett’s Esophagus in Ireland is making a real difference...
Scientists break key barrier to cheaper green hydrogen production
Hydrogen is often described as a clean fuel of the future.
It can power trucks, help make fertilizer, and store large amounts of energy from...
Why Earth has moving plates and Venus doesn’t
Scientists have taken an important step toward solving one of the biggest mysteries in planetary science: why Earth is covered in moving tectonic plates,...
Scientists discover a new way to protect against Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common and devastating brain disorders in the world. It slowly destroys memory, thinking ability, and even basic...
Diabetes is the top cause of chronic Kidney disease
Diabetes is a condition that affects how the body uses sugar, which is also known as glucose. Glucose is the main source of energy...
Chronic stress may raise stroke risk in these people
A new study has found that young women who live with ongoing stress may have a higher risk of stroke.
The research, published in the...
Focused ultrasound may help brain cancer patients live longer
A new clinical trial has brought hope to people with glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer.
Researchers at the University of Maryland School...
Treating sleep apnea may help prevent Parkinson’s, study shows
A new study has found that people who don’t treat their sleep apnea have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The good news is...
Most people with high blood pressure don’t use this surprisingly simple fix
Salt substitutes could be a simple and low-cost way to help people lower their blood pressure, but very few people in the United States...
People with lower levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol have higher diabetes risk
A new study from researchers at the University of Naples "Federico II" has found that people with lower levels of LDL cholesterol—the type often...
Scientists find a hidden brain trigger of dementia
Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia.
They found...
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How the 2024 superstorm crushed Earth’s protective plasma bubble
In May 2024, Earth was hit by the strongest geomagnetic storm in more than 20 years.
Known as the Gannon storm or the “Mother’s Day...
A bandage-thin device could let your finger feel digital textures in real life
For years, screens have been getting better at showing and playing things that look and sound real.
But when it comes to touch, they are...
Scientists use laser tweezers to uncover the secret origin of lightning
Lightning lights up the sky in a dramatic flash, but scientists still don’t fully understand how it starts.
Now, researchers at the Institute of Science...
Future lighting could replace Wi-Fi and batteries, study finds
Light has always helped us see—but in the future, it may also become a powerful way to send information and power smart devices.
Researchers at...
As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on...
The world’s most valuable publicly listed company, US microchip maker Nvidia, has reported record $US57 billion revenue in the third quarter of 2025, beating...