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New pill can reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol by 60%
A new pill developed by Merck is showing promise in helping people with a genetic condition called heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
This condition causes very...
Clogged brain drains may predict Alzheimer’s before symptoms start
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have discovered that clogged “drains” in the brain may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s...
Depression and insomnia together may greatly increase dementia risk, study finds
A large new study from Saint Louis University has found that older adults who have both depression and insomnia are at much higher risk...
How virus can cause long-term lung damage and aging
Scientists at the University of Manchester have made an important discovery that could explain why some people feel breathless and tired long after recovering...
Going to bed at the same time may help lower blood pressure
A new study from the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences suggests that something as simple as going to bed at the same time...
Daily orange juice may change genes related to heart health
A small new study suggests that drinking orange juice every day may change the way your genes behave—especially those linked to heart health and...
Heartburn meds may harm your kidneys, new study finds
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are common medicines used to treat heartburn and acid reflux. If you’ve taken drugs like Prilosec, Nexium, or Prevacid,...
Common thyroid drug may raise heart risk, study shows
Levothyroxine is a very common medicine used to treat thyroid problems, especially a condition called hypothyroidism.
This condition happens when the thyroid gland does not...
Why your blood pressure reading in doctor’s clinic might be wrong
Have you ever gone to the doctor and felt surprised by your blood pressure reading? If it seemed too high or too low, you’re...
Heavy drinking can damage your brain function for many years
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has shown that drinking too much alcohol over a long time can cause lasting damage to the...
Tiny tumors in glands could be the key to curing high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common and serious condition. It happens when the force of blood against artery walls is too strong.
If...
Vitamins that help your liver heal and stay healthy
The liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It helps digest food, remove toxins, balance blood sugar, and store nutrients....
Common blood pressure drug may not be the best first choice, study finds
A new study from Columbia University has found that one of the most common drugs used to treat high blood pressure—called ACE inhibitors—might not...
Hidden signs of kidney failure in older people
Kidney failure, also known as end-stage kidney disease, happens when the kidneys stop working properly. Their main job is to remove waste and extra...
New diabetes drug dose helps people lose more weight and control blood sugar
Diabetes is a long-term health condition where the body can’t control the amount of sugar in the blood properly.
This can lead to serious health...
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Scientists recover the world’s oldest RNA from a 40,000-year-old woolly mammoth
For the first time in history, scientists have extracted and decoded RNA molecules from the remains of an Ice Age woolly mammoth.
The breakthrough, achieved...
Our solar system is moving three times faster than expected
A new study has found that our solar system is racing through the universe much faster than current theories predict.
This surprising discovery, led by...
Sweat-powered sticker could turn your coffee cup into a health tracker
Imagine checking your vitamin levels just by holding your morning coffee or orange juice—no needles, no batteries, and no extra effort.
Engineers at the University...
Scientists create eco-friendly way to recover lithium directly from used batteries
As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used batteries piling up around the world is rapidly increasing.
Recycling these batteries efficiently is a...
The rust that could reveal alien life
Iron rusts.
On Earth, this common chemical reaction often signals the presence of something far more interesting than just corroding metal for example, living microorganisms...