Science

A common painkiller may be quietly changing cancer risk

Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used pain relievers in the United States, commonly taken for headaches, muscle aches,…

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Major review finds no autism or ADHD risk from pregnancy Tylenol

Taking acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, during pregnancy does not raise the risk of autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity…

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This tiny power module could change how the world uses energy

Global demand for electricity is rising fast. Energy-hungry data centers that support artificial intelligence, along with expanding manufacturing, are putting…

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The Ring Nebula is hiding a giant structure made of iron

Astronomers in Europe have identified an unexpected feature hidden inside the famous Ring Nebula. The discovery was made by a…

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The real danger of Tylenol has nothing to do with autism

Social media and news feeds are filled with unverified claims about a possible connection between acetaminophen and autism in children.…

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How scientists are turning thyme into precision medicine

Thyme extract is often described as a powerful natural remedy because of its wide range of health effects. This reputation…

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Engineers just created a “phonon laser” that could shrink your next smartphone

Engineers have taken a major step toward producing the smallest earthquakes ever created, shrinking seismic-style vibrations down to the scale…

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An endocrinologist tried a new weight loss approach and it worked

For a long time, endocrinologist Leigh Perreault, MD, felt uneasy about how weight management was handled in routine medical care.…

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NASA brings Crew-11 home early in rare medical evacuation

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission has successfully concluded with a safe splashdown in the Pacific Ocean early Thursday morning, just off…

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Vitamin A may be helping cancer hide from the immune system

Researchers at the Princeton University Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research have uncovered new ways a vitamin A-derived…

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