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How a stroke changes the way the brain processes speech

After a stroke, some people develop a language disorder that makes it difficult for them to understand spoken words. This condition doesn’t affect their hearing,...

Poor sleep may raise high blood pressure in older women

A new study shows that sleep problems are closely linked to high blood pressure in postmenopausal women in the United States. The research was published...

Why tooth loss may cause memory loss

Losing teeth in old age may do more than make eating difficult—it could also affect how the brain works. A new study from Hiroshima...

Cholesterol drug statins could lower death risk effectively in type 2 diabetes

A large study has found that cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can help people with type 2 diabetes live longer and avoid major heart problems—even...

A new drug pair may help treat the deadliest blood cancer

Acute myeloid leukemia, often called AML, is one of the most aggressive blood cancers. Every year, more than 20,000 people in the United States...

Study finds a surprising cause of memory loss

Your brain has a special protective system called the blood-brain barrier. This barrier is made up of blood vessels that act like a security...

This heart drug may work better than aspirin

A new study has found that a group of heart medications called P2Y12 inhibitors may work better than aspirin in preventing heart attacks and...

A blood pressure pill that may help you live longer

A surprising discovery from researchers at the University of Liverpool shows that a common blood pressure drug called rilmenidine might do more than just...

Why brain injuries are killing more Americans than you think

Many people think of a head injury as something that happens in a car crash or during sports, but traumatic brain injuries—or TBIs—are much...

Scientists discover an unexpected cause of heart disease

Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in many Western countries. One of the most common forms of heart disease is...

Are coffee and green tea too risky for people with high blood pressure?

A new study has found that drinking two or more cups of coffee a day may double the risk of dying from heart disease...

Could a new gut treatment replace insulin for people with type 2 diabetes?

More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and most of them have type 2 diabetes. This used to be a...

Dangerous blood pressure spikes are sending more older people to the hospital

A new study from Yale University has found something worrying: more older Americans are being rushed to the hospital for dangerous jumps in blood...

5 natural ways to ease arthritis and joint pain

Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. It can make simple daily activities, like walking or picking up...

Research shows major cause of brain bleeds in older people

Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have made a surprising discovery that may change how we think about brain bleeding, especially in older...

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Astronomers find the first compelling evidence of monster stars in the early universe

One of the greatest mysteries the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was developed to investigate was the birth of supermassive black holes (SMBHs). For more...

A year that mattered: Caltech’s scientific journey in 2025

Caltech is a place unlike any other, an Institute that is truly "small but mighty." Its small size and the expertise of its community enable...

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...