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Why we get—and how to beat—the ‘holiday blues’
For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year.
But for others, 'tis the season for unmet expectations, stress and grief, and psychology experts...
Running may boost brain chemicals and agility at any age
Running and other forms of aerobic exercise may help people move more easily and stay coordinated, no matter their age.
A new study on middle-aged...
Fatty liver disease may harm your brain—but treating the liver could reverse it
A team of scientists has made an important discovery: problems in the liver caused by a condition called metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MASLD)...
Did black holes change over time? Astronomers question a 50-year-old rule about quasars
Astronomers have uncovered surprising evidence that challenges a long-standing rule about quasars, some of the brightest objects in the universe.
The discovery suggests that the...
Scientists use magnetism to create a safer, high-energy ‘dream battery’
One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery.
Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs,...
Why using less memory can help AI solve harder problems
Big artificial intelligence models are known for using enormous amounts of memory and energy.
But a new study suggests that shrinking part of an AI...
Many common drugs may worsen high blood pressure
Scientists from Harvard have discovered something surprising: almost 1 in 5 people with high blood pressure may be taking other medications that unknowingly make...
Speeding up heart rate may help people with stiff heart failure breathe easier
A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical School and the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine suggests that increasing heart rate...
High blood pressure can damage kidney cells—even without diabetes
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has discovered that high blood pressure on its own can damage important kidney cells, even...
The safest way to stop taking depression pills, according to new research
Depression affects more than five percent of people around the world, according to the World Health Organization.
Many of these people are prescribed antidepressant medications...
Common gout drug may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A widely used and affordable medication for gout might also help reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease.
This surprising benefit comes...
Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...
Tanning beds can age skin genetically very fast
For many people, especially younger adults, tanning beds have long been seen as a quick and easy way to get a golden glow. Some...
Can anti-inflammatory drugs help treat depression?
Depression affects more than 400 million people across the world at any given time. While there are many antidepressants available, these medications often do...
AI boosts heart attack detection and cuts down on false alarms
A new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors better detect serious heart attacks by analyzing ECGs, or electrocardiograms.
The AI system...
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Why this vapor-deposited solar cell could transform renewable energy
Scientists in Singapore have made an important breakthrough that could help bring a new generation of ultra-efficient solar panels into everyday use.
Researchers at the...
Scientists develop real-world magnetic cloak to protect sensitive electronics
Engineers at the University of Leicester have developed a new concept for a “magnetic cloaking device” that could shield sensitive electronics from disruptive magnetic...
The Milky Way had a wild past, and Webb is finally revealing it
How did the Milky Way become the calm, spiral galaxy we see today?
New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) suggest that our...
Rain, dust, and ‘badass’ microbes: How life takes hold on new lava
When a volcano erupts, it looks like the ultimate destroyer. Red-hot lava pours across the land, burning everything in its path and leaving behind...
Gaia space telescope spots possible planets forming around baby stars
How do planets like Earth and Jupiter come into existence?
Astronomers are beginning to answer that question thanks to new observations from the European Space...