Your Internal Signal to Stop Eating is More Complex Than Previously Thought
SATURDAY, April 25, 2026 — When your belly is full, your brain tells you to “stop eating.” But how that signal works is more complex…
FDA Accelerates Action on Treatments for Serious Mental Illness Following Executive Order
April 24, 2026 — President Trump on April 18 issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to accelerate access…
New Plan Could Speed Medicare Coverage for Innovative Devices
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 — A new proposal could make it easier for patients to access breakthrough medical devices through Medicare. On Thursday, federal regulators…
Former Tobacco Executive Takes CDC Role
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 — A new hire at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is drawing backlash from public health experts…
Heated Socks Sold at Costco Recalled After Burn Reports
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 — More than 207,000 pairs of 32 Degrees heated socks are being pulled from shelves after users reported burns linked to…
First Measles Case of the Year Reported in New Jersey
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 — Health officials in New Jersey are warning folks of possible measles exposure after confirming the state’s first case of the…
Playing Pretend Provides Unexpected Benefits For Growing Kids
FRIDAY, April 24, 2026 — The imaginative power of children is profound, captured in a single oft-used phrase: “Let’s pretend.”Pretend play is seen as a…
988 Hotline Leads to Fewer Suicides Among Young People, Study Finds
THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 — A nationwide mental health hotline saved more lives than expected. A new study found that suicide rates among young people…
Drop in NIH Funding Delays Thousands of Studies
THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 — Many scientists are waiting much longer than usual for research funding and some projects are now on hold. The National…
U.K. Plans To Ban Cigarette Sales for Future Generations
THURSDAY, April 23, 2026 — The U.K. is taking steps to ensure young people can never legally buy cigarettes. Lawmakers approved a bill this week…