Dermatologists say collagen supplements aren’t the skin fix people expect
Collagen pills sound like a shortcut to younger skin, but solid evidence doesn’t back them up. Higher-quality studies show little benefit, and your body doesn’t…
Common Parasite Hiding in Many People Is More Complex Than Scientists Thought
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 — A parasite that lives inside as many as 1 in 3 people worldwide may be much harder to treat than…
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Now the Largest in Recent U.S. History
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 — A fast-growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has eclipsed last year’s record-setting Texas surge. As of Tuesday, South Carolina’s outbreak…
Helping with grandkids may slow cognitive decline
Helping care for grandchildren may offer an unexpected boost to brain health later in life. Researchers found that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on…
Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer
Drinking heavily over many years is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, according to new research tracking U.S. adults for…
New Discovery Could Change How Asthma Is Treated, Scientists Say
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 — Scientists may have uncovered a new cause of asthma that could change how the disease is treated. Researchers at Case…
Thousands of Kaiser Nurses Walk Out in California and Hawaii
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 — More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers walked off the job Monday morning at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California…
Slippery Streets After Winter Storms Raise Risk of Falls, Doctor Warns
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 — After a winter storm, sidewalks, parking lots and stairways can quickly turn into slip hazards, even after plows and salt…
New review finds wild blueberries support heart and gut health
A sweeping scientific review highlights wild blueberries as a standout food for cardiometabolic health. The strongest evidence shows improvements in blood vessel function, with encouraging…
A common parasite in the brain is far more active than we thought
A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii cysts contain multiple parasite subtypes,…