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Simple mindfulness practices could transform mental health after trauma

A new study suggests that mindfulness practices can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, particularly among people who experienced hardship early in life, such as...

The dark side of fitness trackers: Are they hurting people trying to get fit?

Fitness trackers are often promoted as helpful tools to encourage people to move more and live healthier lives. But a new study suggests that for...

Hidden zinc in teeth may change how dentists treat cavities

Teeth may look simple on the outside, but inside they are complex structures made of minerals, proteins, and tiny channels that allow them to...

Are refined grains really bad for you? Study suggests otherwise

A study from Arizona State University, led by Dr. Glenn Gaesser and colleagues, offers a perspective that challenges conventional views on refined grains and...

Why Triceratops had a giant nose: New study reveals its hidden purpose

Triceratops is one of the most recognizable dinosaurs, famous for its three horns and enormous head. But scientists have long wondered why this plant-eating giant...

Hidden virus in gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Western countries and a major cause of cancer-related deaths. Doctors know that age, diet, and...

Natural-like grafts may reduce deadly post-surgery infections

Heart surgery is becoming increasingly common as cardiovascular diseases affect more people worldwide. Many of these procedures require surgeons to repair or replace damaged blood...

Colorful Japanese rice may be better for blood sugar and health

Rice is a staple food for more than half the world’s population, yet scientists are still uncovering new details about what it contains and...

Why diabetes and kidney disease may signal heart trouble

Millions of people worry about heart disease, but many don’t realize that serious heart risks often begin elsewhere in the body. Conditions such as diabetes...

Your pet cat could help unlock new treatments for breast cancer

A major new study suggests that household cats may hold important clues for understanding cancer, including breast cancer in humans. By examining tumors from nearly...

Why frail men may have greater heart attack risks

that frail men may face a higher risk of death than frail women after a heart attack. The findings challenge the common belief that women...

Scientists discover early Alzheimer’s warning signs in eyes

Scientists have long said that the eyes are a window to the brain, but new research suggests they may also offer an early warning...

Paleo diet plus exercise may improve heart health in diabetes

Scientists from Umeå University in Sweden have found that combining a Paleolithic (Paleo) diet with exercise training may improve heart health in overweight people...

New heart device could lower stroke risk in people with irregular heartbeat

Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, affects about 10.5 million Americans and significantly increases the risk of stroke. The condition causes the heart to beat irregularly,...

Extra virgin olive oil could protect your brain through gut health

Extra virgin olive oil has long been praised as a key part of the Mediterranean diet, known for supporting heart health and reducing the...

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James Webb Telescope detects rotten-egg gas on alien worlds for the first time

Astronomers have detected a smelly gas best known for the odor of rotten eggs—hydrogen sulfide—in the atmospheres of four giant planets far beyond our...

How a rare element could fuel the next generation of space missions

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are taking a fresh look at neptunium, a rare radioactive metal that...

Scientists create cold-proof battery that won’t fail in extreme weather

Extreme winter weather can do more than make people uncomfortable—it can also cripple the batteries that power electric vehicles, backup systems, and everyday devices. When...

Scientists finally solve the mystery of how the most common planets form

Astronomers have finally figured out how the most common types of planets in our galaxy are formed—by watching a set of baby planets grow...

Ancient DNA reveals Europe’s last hunter-gatherers survived until 2500 BCE

New research using ancient DNA has revealed that hunter-gatherer communities in parts of northwestern Europe survived far longer than previously believed — continuing their...