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Stunning new image reveals hidden gas “rivers” at the heart of the Milky Way
Astronomers have captured the most detailed view ever of the center of our Milky Way galaxy, revealing a tangled web of cold gas filaments...
How a simple urinary infection can suddenly worsen dementia in older adults
Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are common and usually easy to treat in younger people. They can cause pain, burning during urination, and...
Why some people get very sick from a cold while others barely notice
The common cold is something almost everyone experiences many times in life. It usually starts with a sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, and tiredness.
In...
Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety
Depression and anxiety are among the most common health problems in the world today. They affect people of all ages, from teenagers to older...
Tiny plastic particles found in 90% of prostate cancer tumors
Plastic has become part of everyday life. It is used in food containers, water bottles, clothing, packaging, electronics, and countless household products.
Over time, these...
Just two days of oatmeal could cut bad cholesterol by 10%
A simple bowl of oatmeal is often seen as a healthy breakfast, but new research suggests it may have far more powerful effects than...
Hearing aids may protect the aging brain in dementia
As people grow older, hearing loss becomes increasingly common. Many seniors notice that conversations are harder to follow, especially in noisy places, or that...
Less sugar in early years may protect the heart for life, study suggests
A growing body of research suggests that what happens in the earliest years of life can shape health decades later. A new study indicates...
Early warning signs of heart failure you should never ignore
Heart failure is a serious health condition, but it does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart is not pumping blood...
New wearable device could help older people prevent dangerous falls
As people age, staying balanced and maintaining good posture becomes more difficult. Muscles naturally weaken over time, eyesight may decline, and the body’s ability...
A twice‑yearly injection could treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every...
Unmarried older people may have lower dementia risk, study shows
Dementia is one of the biggest health concerns facing older adults today. It affects memory, thinking, and the ability to carry out daily tasks.
For...
Why some chronic pain patients struggle to find doctors
Over the past decade, attitudes toward using opioids and cannabis for pain relief have changed dramatically.
The opioid crisis has made both doctors and the...
This brain drug may become a breakthrough weight‑loss pill
Obesity is now one of the most serious health problems around the world. It affects people of all ages and backgrounds, and the numbers...
A cheap hospital drug may stop heart attacks before they start
For more than a century, heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States. They happen when blood flow to...
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Why so many space rocks look like snowmen
Far beyond Neptune, at the cold edge of our solar system, millions of icy objects drift quietly in a region called the Kuiper Belt.
These...
Scientists finally reveal the hidden “glue” inside lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power everything from smartphones to electric cars, yet scientists are still learning how the tiny parts inside them affect performance.
Researchers at the...
Why Triceratops had a giant nose: New study reveals its hidden purpose
Triceratops is one of the most recognizable dinosaurs, famous for its three horns and enormous head.
But scientists have long wondered why this plant-eating giant...
See your food in 3D: AR menus are transforming the dining experience
Restaurants are always searching for new ways to attract customers and stand out from competitors.
A new study suggests that augmented reality (AR) menus—menus that...
Reminding people chatbots aren’t human may do more harm than good, study warns
As artificial intelligence chatbots become more common, some governments and organizations have introduced rules requiring these systems to regularly remind users that they are...