Science

Surprising study finds beef doesn’t worsen blood sugar or diabetes risk

More than 135 million adults in the United States either have type 2 diabetes (T2D) or face an elevated risk…

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Scientists uncover cancer-causing chemicals hidden in everyday foods

More people are paying close attention to what they eat, often tracking calories, exercising daily, and filling their plates with…

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“Zombie cells” aren’t always bad and that could transform anti-aging medicine

Aging research is entering a new phase as scientists rethink one of the body's most mysterious cell types: senescent cells,…

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Childhood junk food may rewire the brain for life

Children who regularly eat high-fat, high-sugar foods may experience lasting changes in the brain that continue long after their diets…

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Scientists discover the nutrient that can supercharge cellular energy

Mitochondria are often called the power plants of the cell because they generate the energy the body needs to function.…

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Scientists found a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and shut it down

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a potential new way to treat Alzheimer's disease by targeting…

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Scientists discover why Alzheimer’s risk hits women so much harder

Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may…

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Scientists were wrong about this “rule-breaking” particle

For decades, a puzzling discrepancy involving a tiny subatomic particle called the muon fueled speculation that physicists might be on…

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Hidden earthquake faults beneath Seattle may be more dangerous than expected

Seattle is best known for the earthquake danger posed by the massive Cascadia subduction zone offshore. But researchers say another…

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Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that slashes diabetes risk by 31%

A Mediterranean diet is already famous for its heart and metabolic benefits. But a major Spanish clinical trial suggests it…

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