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Scientists in Italy are exploring an unusual possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease: a nasal spray made with tiny ...

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Pancreatic cancer is one of the hardest cancers to treat, partly because tumors can build a strong barrier against the immune ...

Scientists in China have identified a previously unknown virus carried by ticks that can make people sick with fever, ...

Staying physically capable as we get older may do more than help with walking, shopping and household tasks. New research ...

Supermassive black holes are often described as destructive cosmic objects that swallow nearby gas, dust and stars. However, new research suggests that actively growing black holes may also help ...

For many years, Parkinson’s researchers have faced an uncomfortable mystery. Numerous studies have reported that smokers are ...

A heart scan in middle age may reveal more than years of cholesterol levels, blood pressure and personal habits. It may also ...