Why heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes looks different for men and women
Scientists are digging into why heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes differs between men and women—and sex hormones may be part of the story….
Sound machines might be making your sleep worse
Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better…
WHO Says Nipah Virus Risk Is Low After Two Cases Reported in India
TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2026 — The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a low risk that the deadly Nipah virus will spread beyond India,…
This unexpected plant discovery could change how drugs are made
Plants make chemical weapons to protect themselves, and many of these compounds have become vital to human medicine. Researchers found that one powerful plant chemical…
Couples Are Happier When They See Their Partner as a Saver, Study Says
TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2026 — How couples see each other’s money habits may play a big part in how happy they feel, both in their…
Scientists discover protein that could heal leaky gut and ease depression
Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called…
Scientists Warn: This “miracle cure” works only by damaging human cells
MMS has long been promoted as a miracle cure, but new research shows it’s essentially a toxic disinfectant. While it can kill bacteria, it only…
Study Finds Genetics May Shape Up to 55% of How Long You Live
MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 — People are often told that eating well, exercising and avoiding bad habits are the fundamentals to a long life. But…
Two Companies Tied to Milk Powder in Infant Formula Botulism Outbreak
MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 — Federal health officials are investigating dried milk powder from two companies that may be connected to a botulism outbreak tied…
Arizona Confirms Measles Case in ICE Custody as State Total Rises
MONDAY, Feb. 2, 2026 — Arizona health officials are responding after a person held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in the state…