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This smart wearable patch vibrates to warn you of dangerous gases and toxic water
Imagine wearing a small patch that can instantly warn you if you are exposed to dangerous gases or contaminated water.
Instead of sending an alert...
Europa’s Hidden Ocean May Be Harder To Reach Than We Expected
Europa, one of Jupiter's largest moons, has fascinated scientists for decades because it may hide a vast ocean of liquid water beneath its thick...
Sugary Drinks in Childhood May Raise Blood Pressure Decades Later
Many people know that sugary drinks can lead to weight gain and diabetes, but a new study suggests they may also increase the risk...
New Cholesterol Guidelines Reveal Millions May Need Better Treatment
Millions of Americans may have cholesterol levels that are now considered too high under newly updated heart health guidelines, according to a new study...
Natural Plant Compound Could Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy joints.
This causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and gradual damage that...
Doctors Find How to Choose Best Alzheimer’s Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly destroys memory, thinking, and the ability to...
Migraine Headaches with Aura May Raise Stroke Risk in Older People
Migraines are far more than ordinary headaches. Many people experience severe throbbing pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound that can last for...
Heart Risk Test May Also Predict Cancer, Major Study Finds
Doctors often use risk calculators to estimate a person's chance of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years.
These tools combine...
Frailty May Bring on Dementia Years Earlier Than Expected
Frailty is often thought of as a normal part of growing older, but new research suggests it may have a much bigger impact on...
Natural Compound in Cheese and Mushrooms May Boost Vaccine Protection in Older People
As people grow older, their immune system slowly becomes less effective. This natural process makes it harder for the body to fight infections and...
Common Weight-Loss Drug May Help Treat Severe Fatty Liver Disease
Millions of people have fatty liver disease without realizing it because the condition often causes no symptoms in its early stages.
As the disease worsens,...
Cholesterol Drugs Can Cause Surprising Changes in Brain, Lungs, Weight
Many people take medicine to lower their cholesterol as they get older because high cholesterol can quietly build up inside blood vessels.
Over time, this...
What Everyone Should Know About Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer because it is often discovered only after it has already spread.
The pancreas is a...
Scientists Uncover a Surprising Hidden Cause of Stroke
Tiny brain bleeds become more common as people grow older and are linked to memory problems, stroke, and dementia.
For many years, scientists believed these...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Weight Gain
Antidepressants help millions of people manage depression and other mental health conditions. They can improve mood, daily functioning, and quality of life.
However, new research...
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Mysterious Little Red Dots may be the birthplaces of the universe’s oldest star clusters
Astronomers may have found an answer to two long-standing mysteries about the universe with a single new idea.
A study led by researchers at The...
Astronomers catch a “dark comet” red-handed
Our ability to track and visualize small rocks in space is still improving. And occasionally we’ll find a space rock that will remind us...
Where do the world’s biggest diamonds come from
Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular, Resorbed).
They...
Hidden underground clues could help predict dangerous wildfires before they start
When people think about wildfire danger, they usually focus on hot weather, dry air, and strong winds.
But researchers believe another important warning sign may...
New solar windows could turn buildings into power plants—even on cloudy days
Imagine if the windows in your home or office could quietly generate electricity while still letting daylight in.
That idea is moving closer to reality...