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Hidden power in particle accelerators could help fight cancer

Inside the world’s most powerful particle accelerators, enormous amounts of energy are used to explore the deepest secrets of the universe. But new research suggests...

Beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure, study finds

Scientists from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have found that drinking beetroot juice may help reduce blood pressure. Their findings, published in Advances in...

150-million-year-old footprints suggest a dinosaur walked with a limp

A remarkable set of dinosaur footprints discovered in Colorado is giving scientists new clues about how a massive, long-necked dinosaur moved more than 150...

Coffee may slow aging in people with mental illness

Drinking a maximum of 3–4 cups of coffee a day may slow the 'biological' aging of people with severe mental illness, by lengthening their...

From blood sugar to gut bacteria, how beans can improve your health

Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have backed a new campaign that is putting the spotlight on beans. The Bang In Some Beans campaign...

How long should hormone therapy last for prostate cancer?

A new study led by researchers at UCLA Health has given doctors and patients clearer guidance on how long hormone therapy, known as androgen...

Gut nerves fuel stomach cancer, study finds

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have made a major discovery that could change how doctors treat stomach cancer. The study found that nerves...

Higher glycemic index linked to higher lung cancer risk

In a study published in The Annals of Family Medicine, researchers explored whether diets with high glycemic index (GI) or high glycemic load (GL)...

Does fame come at a cost? a new study suggests celebrity may shorten singers’...

Fame often looks glamorous from the outside. Many people dream of being in the spotlight, performing on big stages, and being recognized around the...

An fMRI brain marker may reveal early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s

Scientists have discovered a potential brain-based signal that may help detect early cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. A new study by researchers from Université Savoie...

A low-carb breakfast could help control blood sugar in people with diabetes

Scientists from the University of British Columbia have found that eating a low-carbohydrate breakfast may help reduce blood sugar spikes in people with type...

Foods that can help naturally lower high blood pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it rarely causes noticeable symptoms until serious damage has already...

A high-fiber diet could help reduce the risk of dementia

Scientists from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have found that eating a diet rich in fiber may help lower the risk of developing...

New brain scan shows how Parkinson’s disease develops

Parkinson’s disease is a serious condition that affects more than 1.1 million people in the United States. It slowly damages brain cells that control movement. By...

Study finds the metabolic roots of memory loss

For many years, scientists have known that what harms the body can also harm the brain. Problems like obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance...

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New “cooling cloth” could replace air conditioning in summer

As heat waves become more intense around the world, scientists are looking for simple ways to help people stay cool without relying on air...

Ancient bogs reveal a major climate shift from 15,000 years ago

Hidden in the thick, muddy layers of ancient bogs across the Southern Hemisphere is a surprising record of Earth’s climate history. New research suggests that...

Scientists discover what really powers Venus’s wild, planet-encircling winds

Imagine storms fiercer than the strongest hurricanes on Earth, blowing nonstop all the way around an entire planet. This is exactly what happens on Venus,...

Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...

Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...

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...