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High-altitude animals may hold a surprising clue to repairing nerve damage

Scientists have discovered that a genetic change found in animals living at very high altitudes may help repair damage in the human nervous system. The...

Heavy smartphone use linked to eating disorders

Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday life, especially for young people. Many teenagers and young adults use their phones for communication, entertainment,...

Changes in cell energy may show early signs of depression

Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world. It affects millions of people and can cause deep sadness,...

This smart pillow lets users play music and podcasts with a hug

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have created a prototype “smart pillow” designed to help people enjoy music, podcasts, or audiobooks before sleep without...

New drug may help treat Alzheimer’s disease more effectively

Scientists are working hard to find better ways to treat Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common causes of memory loss and dementia around...

Fish oil may dramatically reduce heart disease risks for these people

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people with kidney failure who require dialysis. When the kidneys stop working properly, waste products...

Should I take vitamin C to ward off colds, lower blood pressure or reduce...

Vitamin C is one of the most iconic nutrients in popular health culture, often credited with preventing colds, boosting immunity and even fighting serious...

Brain immune cells may create Alzheimer’s plaques

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking ability, and everyday functioning. As the disease...

Heart failure at 25 cost her three limbs. Now she’s rebuilding her life with...

Working from her home in Phoenix, 25-year-old Alyssa Reader felt unusually anxious. She put her marketing project aside and texted her mom, Natalie Reader, who...

Cannabis may distort memories more than people realize, study finds

Cannabis is often known for its relaxing effects, but scientists are increasingly studying how it affects the brain, especially memory. A new study from...

AI blood test could predict heart disease risk up to 15 years in advance

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Every year millions of people die from conditions such as heart attacks, strokes,...

Too much or too little thyroid medicine could raise heart death risk

Thyroid problems are very common, and millions of people take medication every day to manage them. One of the most widely prescribed medicines for...

Some exercises can be risky for people with high blood pressure

Exercise is widely known as one of the best ways to keep the heart healthy. For many people, regular physical activity can help control...

Why many knee arthritis x-rays may do more harm than good

Osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-term pain and disability. In Australia alone, more than two million people live with this...

Popular blood pressure drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and greatly increases...

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New material could replace indium in displays and solar cells

Scientists have developed a new type of transparent electrode that avoids the use of indium, a rare and expensive metal widely used in modern...

Did the first land plants accidentally trigger two ancient ocean extinctions?

Hundreds of millions of years ago, the first plants began spreading across Earth’s land. This major turning point helped transform the planet into the...

Scientists unlock sulfur’s potential for cheaper, high-capacity EV batteries

As electric vehicles and electric aircraft become more common, the world’s demand for lithium-ion batteries is rising rapidly. According to S&P Global Insights, battery demand...

Fossil bite marks reveal ancient predator hunts 280 million years ago

New research suggests that large land predators were already hunting big plant-eating animals more than 280 million years ago, much earlier than scientists once...

A simple mineral could help solve the data center energy crisis

Data centers are the backbone of the modern internet. They store photos, stream movies, power cloud services, and train artificial intelligence systems. But these warehouse-sized buildings...