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Can casting a vote help you live longer?

Most people think of voting as a civic responsibility or a way to express their opinion. It is not usually something we connect with...

A simple blood test could replace painful bone procedures for cancer diagnosis

Doctors have long relied on painful procedures to diagnose and monitor certain blood cancers. One of these cancers is multiple myeloma, a disease that...

New radiation treatment significantly reduce deadly heart rhythm disorders

For people with serious heart rhythm problems, daily life can be filled with fear and uncertainty. One of the most dangerous conditions is called ventricular...

Why heart risk increases after menopause

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women around the world. Many women notice that their risk of heart problems increases after menopause,...

Your heart health over time may shape your future more than you realize

Keeping your heart healthy is something many people think about only later in life, but new research suggests that what you do for your...

Bipolar disorder linked to higher risk of early death

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks, and behaves over time. People with this condition often go through...

Do stars slow down before they die? New study reveals a surprising twist

Stars may look calm and steady in the night sky, but deep inside they are constantly moving and changing. One of the most important changes...

New radiation may calm dangerous heart rhythms without surgery

Heart rhythm problems can sometimes become very serious, especially when they start in the lower chambers of the heart. One of the most dangerous...

‘Forever chemicals’ may raise risk of blood cancer

Scientists are becoming more concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down...

Obesity decreases lung function in older people

As people grow older, it is normal for the body to change in many ways. Muscles may become weaker, bones may lose strength, and...

Good heart health over time may strongly reduce early death risk

When people think about heart health, they often focus on their current condition. They may ask whether their blood pressure is normal today or...

This blood thinner can better prevent blood clot complications in older people

Blood clots are a serious health problem, especially for older adults. When a clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs, it...

Bipolar II disorder may increase early death risk by 60%

Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes strong changes in mood and energy. A person may feel very happy or full of energy at...

Can weight-loss drugs slow Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing global concern. As populations age, more people are being affected by this condition, which slowly takes away memory and...

A better way to treat severe irregular heartbeat

A common heart condition called atrial fibrillation, often shortened to AFib, affects millions of people around the world. It causes the heart to beat in...

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Exploding stars, black holes, and the forbidden gap

When the first gravitational wave (GW) was detected back in 2015, scientists said they had opened a new window into the Universe. While most of...

Air-stable solid-state batteries could transform electric vehicles forever

Scientists have taken an important step toward building safer and faster batteries by solving a key problem that has slowed progress for years. A research...

New wearable sensor could detect organ failure early

For many years, doctors have relied on blood tests to understand how the body is working. These tests can show whether organs like the liver...

Scientists create “gas battery” that turns air pollution into electricity

Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can turn harmful air pollution into electricity. This invention, called the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator...

NASA shuts off instrument on Voyager 1 to keep spacecraft operating

On April 17, engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California sent commands to shut down an instrument aboard Voyager 1 called...