Cancer cells are known for their ability to grow quickly and survive in harsh conditions that would kill normal cells. To do this, they rely heavily on nutrients that fuel their rapid growth. One of ...

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you purchased as “waterproof” seems to have stopped working, and all the marketing ...

Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common long-term illnesses in the world, and its effects reach far beyond blood sugar. Over time, high sugar levels can damage blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes, ...

Staying active becomes more difficult as people grow older, especially for those living with chronic health problems such as ...

Bladder cancer is a serious disease that begins in the lining of the bladder, the organ that stores urine. When the cancer ...

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm problems in the world. It causes the heart to beat irregularly and sometimes very fast, which can lead to symptoms such as palpitations, ...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects millions of people worldwide. It slowly damages memory, ...

Glaucoma is a serious eye disease that slowly damages vision and can lead to permanent blindness if it is not treated. It is ...

Solar power is getting cheaper and more powerful, but researchers are still working to make the next generation of solar panels reliable enough for large-scale use. A new study reports a promising ...

If you’ve ever lost something at home, you may have noticed a funny difference between your pets. Your dog might rush over, sniff around, and act like part of the search team. Your cat, meanwhile, may ...

Long before humans, dinosaurs, or even fish existed, one of our distant ancestors looked very different from anything alive today. Researchers now say that all vertebrates—including humans—may trace ...

A new study shows that some of the largest and most powerful stars in the universe are producing incredibly tiny particles of carbon dust—material that could one day help form new planets. The ...