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Could a Common Blood Pressure Drug Help You Live Longer?
Growing older is a natural part of life, but scientists around the world are searching for ways to help people stay healthier for longer....
Scientists Discover How to Slow Muscle Aging in Older People
Getting older often means losing muscle strength and muscle mass. This natural process, sometimes called muscle aging, affects millions of people around the world.
As...
Scientists Find a Hidden Cause of Inflammation in Autoimmune Disease
Our immune system works around the clock to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful germs.
It also helps repair damaged tissues after injuries....
This Skin Disease May Be Warning Sign of Heart Disease
Many people think psoriasis is simply a skin condition that causes red, dry, and scaly patches. These patches can itch, crack, and sometimes become...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Higher Risks Than Doctors Thought
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems around the world. It often develops without causing noticeable symptoms, which is why...
These Foods May Lower Your Risk of Bowel Cancer
A major new study has found that what we eat may have a powerful effect on the risk of developing colorectal cancer, also known...
Do People with Dementia Know They Have It?
Dementia is one of the most feared health conditions because it slowly affects memory, thinking, language, judgment, and the ability to manage everyday life.
Many...
Could Your Blood Pressure Affect Your Emotions?
When most people think about blood pressure, they usually think about heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular health.
Doctors often focus on blood pressure because high...
New AI design tool could cut building materials by up to 90%
The construction industry is one of the world's largest sources of carbon emissions.
In 2022, making construction materials such as steel, concrete, and timber produced...
Earth’s oldest crater really is more than 3 billion years old
In the Pilbara of Western Australia, some of Earth's oldest rocks lie beneath the sky, as they have for billions of years.
They are dark,...
Lighting the way towards a new treatment for blindness
Adelaide University researchers have carried out the first in-human trial of a new type of treatment for a leading cause of blindness in working...
Why electric trucks may soon overtake diesel in major cities
Electric trucks may be much closer to becoming the new normal than many people think.
According to a new report from C40 Cities, the University...
Australia’s under-16 social media ban has had little immediate impact, study finds
Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide law aimed at preventing children under the age of 16 from having...
Severe Skin Disease May Keep You Awake Without You Realizing It
People with psoriasis often think the biggest challenge is dealing with itchy, red, and flaky skin.
However, new research suggests the condition may also affect...
Why a Simple Delay in Testing Could Delay Lung Cancer Treatment
Being told that you have lung cancer is one of the most frightening moments in a person's life. Many patients want treatment to start...
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Scientists find a new way to search for ancient life on Mars using ‘mirror’...
Billions of years ago, Mars looked very different from the cold, dry world we see today. Scientists believe the Red Planet once had a...
Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years
More than 100 million years ago, a flying reptile called a pterosaur flew over the oceans hunting squid and fish.
Much more recently, one of...
Some Video Games May Reduce Loneliness and Increase Resilience
Video games are often criticized for keeping people glued to screens and isolated from the real world.
Many parents and health experts have worried that...
Mysterious cosmic rays are challenging what scientists thought they knew about the universe
Millions of years ago, a massive star exploded somewhere far away in our galaxy.
During this violent event, called a supernova, the dying star blasted...
New wearable glove lets people feel their data through heat and touch
Most of us experience data by looking at screens filled with charts, graphs and numbers.
But what if you could actually feel your data instead...