Cheetos & Doritos Get Dye-Free Makeover With New ‘Simply NKD’ Line
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — Bright orange fingers may soon be less common for some snackers. PepsiCo announced that it will begin selling new versions…
Deadly Ebola-Like Marburg Virus Infects 9 in Ethiopia, WHO Confirms
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — At least nine people in southern Ethiopia have been infected with Marburg virus, a deadly illness similar to Ebola. This…
Washington Reports First Human Case of Rare Bird Flu Strain
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — A Washington state resident has become the first person in the United States to test positive for a rare bird…
FDA Limits Duchenne Gene Therapy, Elevidys, After Two Teens Die of Liver Failure
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tightening restrictions on a gene therapy used to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy…
Diabetes Drug, Metformin, Quells Weight Loss Among Kids On Bipolar Meds
MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 — A diabetes drug can help manage weight gain among children prescribed medications to treat bipolar disorder, a new study shows….
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic deliver huge weight loss but new research reveals a hidden catch
GLP-1 drugs like tirzepatide and semaglutide offer powerful weight-loss effects but come with unanswered questions about long-term safety, side effects, and global accessibility. Researchers stress…
Melanoma rates are spiking fast in these 15 Pennsylvania counties
Penn State scientists identified a striking rise in melanoma across several Pennsylvania counties dominated by cropland and herbicide use. The elevated risk persisted even after…
Scientists find a surprising link between lead and human evolution
Researchers found that ancient hominids—including early humans—were exposed to lead throughout childhood, leaving chemical traces in fossil teeth. Experiments suggest this exposure may have driven…
Neuroscientists find immune cells that may slow aging
A newly recognized set of T helper cells seems to guard against aging by eliminating harmful senescent cells. Their presence in supercentenarians suggests they may…
Why Snake Pee May Be Key to Treating Kidney Stones and Gout
SUNDAY, Nov. 16, 2025 — Scientists think snakes and lizards could help them find new ways to prevent painful kidney stones and gout in people….