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Why people with IBD may feel gut pain even without inflammation
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel abdominal pain even when they are not having a flare-up.
A new study from Ruhr University Bochum...
Proton therapy may help throat cancer patients live longer
A new study has found that people with throat cancer may live longer if they are treated with a newer type of radiation therapy...
Tanning beds can damage DNA in the entire skin surface
Tanning beds are once again raising serious health concerns, and a new study has revealed just how harmful they can be.
Scientists from Northwestern Medicine...
Reversing prediabetes can cut heart disease risk in half
Lowering blood sugar levels to normal may cut the risk of serious heart problems by more than half in people with prediabetes, according to...
Hormone therapy may be safe for women with cancer genes, study finds
Women who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations often worry about getting breast or ovarian cancer.
These mutations can significantly increase their risk. To reduce...
Disrupted your body clock may drive Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with their daily routines.
They may have trouble sleeping through the night, take frequent naps during the day, or...
How common painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, and more
Painkillers are medicines that many people use to feel better when they have pain. They are often used for short-term pain, like after an...
Surprising cause of chronic kidney disease discovered by scientists
Our kidneys work quietly behind the scenes every day, helping to keep us alive and well.
These amazing organs act like a full-time cleaning team,...
Research shows big cause of cavities and gum diseases
Tooth decay and gum disease affect millions of people all over the world. These problems are not only painful but can also lead to...
Women taking this blood pressure drugs may have higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about the safety of beta-blockers, especially for women with high blood pressure but...
This eating schedule may help prevent type 2 diabetes
Many people have heard that eating three meals a day with a few snacks is the best way to stay healthy.
But new research says...
Research finds a very early sign of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, thinking, and the ability to do everyday...
How blood pressure drugs could help people with advanced liver disease
Chronic liver damage is a serious health problem. When the liver gets damaged over time, it can become scarred. This scarring can block the...
The root cause of depression you need to know
Depression is a serious mental health issue that affects millions of people around the world. It’s more than just feeling sad or having a...
This knee pain treatment works best for older people
Knee pain is a common problem, especially for people over 50. A new study from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has found a treatment that...
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Astronomers discover giant spinning thread of galaxies 140 million light-years away
Astronomers have discovered one of the largest rotating structures ever seen in the universe: a razor-thin line of galaxies inside a massive, spinning cosmic...
New egg-white–inspired material could help electronics stay cooler and safer
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new lightweight, low-cost material that can dissipate heat much more efficiently than many existing cooling materials.
The breakthrough,...
Scientists discover a new giant duck-billed dinosaur hidden in museum collections for 100 years
A newly identified dinosaur species has been officially added to the family tree, thanks to fresh analysis of fossils first found more than a...
Scientists capture the first high-detail “real-time” images of stars exploding
Astronomers have captured the most detailed close-up images ever taken of stars exploding, known as novae.
These pictures were taken within days of the eruptions...
Did asteroids invent gum billions of years ago?
What is “gum”? Most people have probably never considered this question, and might answer something like a chewy material you can put in your...