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Flu shot could help prevent heart disease, study shows

Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Many people know that high blood pressure, smoking, and high cholesterol increase the...

This popular supplement may slow brain injury healing

Fish oil supplements are widely used around the world. Many people take them because they believe they support heart health and protect the brain. These...

Switching drugs may improve health in people with type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. When blood sugar stays too high for a long time,...

Appropriate sleep and exercise may strongly reduce dementia risk

Dementia is a growing health problem around the world. Today, more than 55 million people are living with dementia, and this number is expected...

Little-used blood test may prevent heart attack and stroke better

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in many countries, including the United States. It often develops slowly over many years as...

New brain scan method could detect Alzheimer’s better

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia. It slowly damages the brain over time, affecting memory, thinking,...

Study finds the key to lower blood sugar

Scientists have long observed that people living in high mountain regions often have better blood sugar control than those living at lower altitudes. These...

A natural compound in oranges may help fight obesity and heart disease

Obesity is a growing health problem around the world. It increases the risk of many serious conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and...

New kidney test breakthrough could detect disease earlier in older people

Routine health checkups often include simple urine tests, but these tests can reveal a great deal about your overall health. One of their most...

Scientists find surprising cause of heart disease inside blood vessels

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death across the world. In the United States alone, it is responsible for about one...

What really causes brain cancer?

Brain cancer is a serious and often frightening disease. It happens when cells in the brain begin to grow in an uncontrolled way, forming...

Does coffee raise your blood pressure?

Many people start their day with a cup of coffee or enjoy a caffeinated drink in the afternoon to stay alert. Caffeine is one...

Common drug could stop deadly blood clots before they start

Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death around the world. They often happen when a blood clot blocks the flow of...

Why brain injury deaths are rising and who is most at risk

Traumatic brain injury, often called TBI, is a serious condition that happens when the head is hit, shaken, or suddenly jolted. This can affect...

Poor oral health may trigger diseases in whole body

Many people think of oral health as something that only affects the teeth and gums. Brushing, flossing, and visiting the dentist are often seen...

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Could a 7-dimensional space solve the black hole mystery?

Black holes have long puzzled scientists, especially because of a problem known as the black hole information paradox. Now, a new study suggests that the...

Scientists discover one of the most pristine stars ever found in the universe

Astronomers have discovered an extremely rare star that offers a glimpse into the earliest days of the universe. The star, named SDSS J0715-7334, is considered...

This new battery technology could make your phone and electric car last much longer

A team of researchers at the University of Surrey has developed a new type of lithium-ion battery that could make electric vehicles travel much...

Scientists observed atoms existing in two places at the same time

Scientists at the Australian National University (ANU) have achieved something that sounds almost impossible: they have observed atoms existing in two places at the...

This smartwatch could one day detect plastic inside your body

Tiny plastic particles are now being found almost everywhere, including inside the human body. Scientists have detected microplastics and even smaller nanoplastics in the air...