Frozen Tater Tots Recalled Over Plastic Contamination
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 — Thousands of cases of frozen tater tots are being recalled amid concerns they may contain pieces of hard plastic, federal…
A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis
Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Using a noninvasive…
Measles Cases Surge in South Carolina, Spread to Other States
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 — Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders….
Astronaut Crew Returning Early From Space Station Due to Medical Issue
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is undertaking its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station. The evacuation…
Newly discovered coffee compounds beat diabetes drug in lab tests
Roasted coffee may do more than wake you up—it could help control blood sugar. Researchers discovered several new coffee compounds that inhibit α-glucosidase, a key…
Overcoming Obstacles to HIV Prevention
SUNDAY, Jan. 11, 2026 — Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.From medical…
Injection turns sleeping tumor immune cells into cancer fighters
KAIST researchers have developed a way to reprogram immune cells already inside tumors into cancer-killing machines. A drug injected directly into the tumor is absorbed…
A room full of flu patients and no one got sick
In a striking real-world experiment, flu patients spent days indoors with healthy volunteers, but the virus never spread. Researchers found that limited coughing and well-mixed…
Scientists uncover a hidden aging program in the gut that fuels cancer risk
Although the gut renews itself constantly, its stem cells accumulate age-related molecular changes that quietly alter how genes are switched on and off. Scientists found…
Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing nationwide data found that insufficient…