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Extreme weather could increase your heart disease risk

Extreme weather events are becoming more common around the world, and scientists are now discovering that these changes may be affecting human health in...

These everyday hobbies could lower dementia risk for decades

A new study has found that simple activities such as meeting friends, playing music, or traveling may help keep the brain healthy and reduce...

A small device could change diabetes care forever

Managing type 2 diabetes is something millions of people deal with every day. It requires constant attention, careful eating, and regular monitoring of blood...

Cannabis may not boost opioid pain relief, study finds

Living with chronic knee pain can make everyday life difficult. Simple tasks like walking, climbing stairs, or even standing for long periods can become...

Which popular treatment is best for long-term back pain?

Chronic low back pain is a condition that affects millions of people and can make everyday life difficult. It can limit movement, reduce the...

Alzheimer’s may affect the body first before harming the brain

Alzheimer’s disease is often described as a condition that slowly damages the brain, leading to memory loss and confusion. Most treatments and research have focused...

Scientists create faster test and smarter treatment for UTIs

Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are one of the most common infections in the world. They happen when bacteria enter the urinary system,...

Popular diabetes drug may affect your eye health

A medicine used by millions of people around the world to manage type 2 diabetes is now being closely studied for a possible side...

Scientists find a new cause of common liver disease

Scientists have made an important discovery that could change how we understand a common liver disease. A new study shows that a very small...

How fast can cancer spread without treatment?

Cancer is a disease that happens when abnormal cells begin to grow out of control in the body. These cells do not behave like...

Why this common diabetes drug does more than lower blood sugar

Metformin is one of the most commonly used medicines for people with type 2 diabetes. Doctors around the world have been prescribing it for many...

This oil may help your muscles stay strong as you age

As people get older, it is very common to feel weaker than before. Muscles slowly lose their strength and size over time. This natural process...

Dizziness may signal this disease

Many people have felt dizzy at some point in their lives. It can feel like the room is spinning, or like your body is...

Scientists find the cause of major cancers

Cancer is one of the diseases people fear the most. Many people ask the same question: is cancer simply a matter of bad luck,...

A simple swap could lower blood pressure—but almost no one is using it

High blood pressure is a very common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. It is often called a “silent” condition...

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How dark matter could have built massive black holes after the big bang

Astronomers have long been puzzled by the discovery of extremely large black holes in the early universe. Some of these black holes, found less than...

Forget smart glasses—These tiny earbuds can see and answer your questions

Imagine wearing a pair of ordinary wireless earbuds that can quietly “see” what you see and answer your questions about it. Researchers at the University...

How a black hole and a shredded star could light up a galaxy

In 2014, a strange cloudy object called G2 made a close approach to Sagittarius A*, (Sag A*) the supermassive black hole at the heart...

Tiny gold particles could make zinc batteries last much longer

As the world moves toward renewable energy like solar and wind, the need for better and more reliable batteries is growing quickly. These energy sources...

Two monsters, one galaxy, and a collision 100 years away!

Space is full of objects that push the boundaries of imagination, but few do it quite as effectively as a black hole. At its simplest,...