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Scientists warn 1.7 million satellites could destroy our view of the night sky
The number of satellites orbiting Earth is growing at an incredible speed, and scientists say it could soon change the night sky forever.
A new...
Old Blood Pressure Drug Could Treat Heart Disease in Obesity
People living with obesity often face several health problems at the same time. High blood pressure, high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and heart disease...
Scientists Find the Key to Slowing Alzheimer’s Disease
For decades, scientists have searched for ways to stop Alzheimer's disease before it destroys large areas of the brain.
While many treatments focus on removing...
AI Eye Scan Can Detect Diabetes, Osteoporosis and Thyroid Disease in Seconds
A routine eye photograph could soon become one of the fastest ways to check your overall health.
Scientists have created an artificial intelligence program that...
Which Diabetes Drug Is Better for People with Irregular Heartbeat?
Choosing the right medicine for type 2 diabetes is becoming more complicated because many newer drugs provide benefits beyond lowering blood sugar. Some medicines...
Stroke Recovery May Depend on a Blood Pressure Plan Designed for Each Patient
Every year, millions of people suffer an ischemic stroke, which occurs when a blood clot blocks blood flow to part of the brain.
The longer...
Treating Sleep Apnea in Midlife Could Reduce Dementia Risk
Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health, yet millions of people do not get healthy, restful sleep every night.
One of the most...
Heart Attack Couldn’t Keep Mom from Her Son’s Marine Ceremony
Rikki Crider isn’t the type to barge in on her neighbors. Yet there she was, in their kitchen, after letting herself in through their...
New Test Could Predict Who Benefit Most from Heart Failure Drug
Scientists have long known that some people inherit genetic changes that greatly increase their risk of developing cardiomyopathy, a disease that weakens the heart...
Alzheimer’s May Begin Long Before Memory Problems
For many years, doctors have considered memory loss to be the first clear sign of Alzheimer's disease. A new study suggests that the brain...
Why Some People Still Have High Blood Pressure Despite Treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the world. Millions of people live with...
Doctors May Soon Prescribe Exercise Before Medicine for Mild High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol
Many people think of exercise as something they should do to lose weight or stay fit. However, doctors are increasingly viewing physical activity as...
This Blood Pressure Number May Matter Most
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is a major cause...
Scientists Uncover the Root Cause of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer in the world. It is often called a silent disease because it usually causes...
Early Warning Signs of Liver Failure Everyone Should Know
The liver is one of the hardest-working organs in the human body. It performs hundreds of important jobs every day to keep us healthy.
It...
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Crocodile brains have barely changed in 100 million years, new study finds
Crocodiles are often called "living fossils," and a new study suggests that description may be more accurate than ever.
Scientists have discovered that the brains...
New nearby ‘super-Earth’ may be more like Earth than we thought
A nearby planet that could one day help answer one of humanity's biggest questions—whether life exists beyond Earth—may be more promising than scientists first...
Simple underwater cones could make wave energy much more efficient
Ocean waves carry enormous amounts of clean, renewable energy. Unlike sunlight and wind, the sea is almost always moving, making wave power an attractive...
Why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green—and why it matters for America’s drinking...
When the famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., suddenly turned bright green, many people were surprised.
The unusual color quickly became national news....
New solar hydrogen system converts over 31% of sunlight into clean fuel
Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...