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A strange Martian dust storm offers new clues to how Mars lost its water

Mars today is a cold, dry desert, but its surface tells a very different story. Ancient river channels, lake basins, and minerals formed in water...

New tech helps remove harmful proteins linked to dementia and cancer

Many serious diseases are caused not by viruses or bacteria, but by proteins inside the body that stop working properly. Proteins are essential molecules...

This diabetes drug can prevent heart attacks in people without diabetes

A new study shows that semaglutide—the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—can help prevent serious heart problems in some people without diabetes. But the drug...

How a single injection could heal the gut and ease depression

Depression and digestive problems may seem like two very different health issues, but scientists are increasingly discovering that they are closely connected. Many people with...

New blood test can detect Parkinson’s before brain damage begins

Parkinson’s disease is one of the fastest-growing neurological conditions in the world, yet it is usually diagnosed far too late. By the time most people...

His heart stopped on a Florida island. An ER doctor, nurse and Navy veteran...

Bruce and Tiffany Brown decided to get away for a few days late last June. They drove three hours from their home near Tampa,...

Why kidney disease can make your skin itchy

When people think about kidney disease, they often picture problems with urine, swelling, or fatigue. Skin problems are not usually the first thing that...

Scientists find why colon cancer is rising in young adults

In recent years, doctors around the world have noticed a worrying change in cancer trends. More people under the age of 50 are being...

Common daily heartburn drugs may harm kidney quietly

Heartburn and acid reflux are extremely common problems. Many people feel a burning pain in their chest or throat after eating, lying down, or...

Why lowering blood pressure can save lives

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have discovered that many people with high blood pressure, also called hypertension, may need stronger treatment to avoid...

This common diabetes drug may help older people live longer

Metformin is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for people with type 2 diabetes. For decades, doctors have used it to help lower...

How many steps do you need to walk a day to live longer?

Many people believe that staying healthy requires intense workouts, gym memberships, or long runs that feel exhausting and hard to maintain. This idea often discourages...

Does your daily coffee raise blood pressure?

Caffeine is part of daily life for many people around the world. It is found in coffee, tea, chocolate, soft drinks, and energy drinks,...

This everyday vitamin may quiet inflammation effectively

Chronic inflammation is a hidden problem that plays a role in many serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and disorders that affect the brain...

High blood pressure strongly connected to chronic pain

High blood pressure and chronic pain are two common health issues that affect many people. But did you know they can actually influence each...

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Baby dinosaurs were a key food source for Jurassic predators, study finds

A new study suggests that the babies of the largest dinosaurs to ever walk the Earth were once a crucial food source for meat-eating...

Ancient DNA solves a 12,000-year-old medical mystery

Scientists have uncovered the oldest known genetic diagnosis of a rare inherited disease, thanks to advances in ancient DNA research. By analyzing the DNA of...

A simple carbon coating could transform sodium-ion batteries forever

Sodium-ion batteries are attracting growing attention as a greener and more affordable alternative to today’s lithium-ion batteries. Sodium is abundant, widely available, and cheaper than...

Your smartphones could become lifesaving radiation detectors in emergencies

After a nuclear or radiological accident, knowing who has been exposed to radiation—and how much—can save lives. But traditional ways of measuring radiation dose usually...

A 40-million-year-old ant hidden in Goethe’s amber still has stories to tell

More than 200 years after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s death, his curiosity about nature is still leading to new discoveries. Scientists in Germany have now...