This 5-day diet helped Crohn’s patients feel better fast
A new clinical trial suggests that what people eat could finally offer real relief for Crohn’s disease, a condition that has long lacked clear dietary…
Deafness reversed: One injection restores hearing in just weeks
A new gene therapy is giving people born deaf the chance to hear, often within just weeks. In a small but groundbreaking study, researchers delivered…
A gene mutation may trap the brain in the wrong reality in schizophrenia patients
A newly identified gene mutation may help explain why schizophrenia patients struggle to update their understanding of reality. The mutation disrupts a brain circuit involved…
Scientists discover why flu and COVID hit older adults so hard
A new study reveals that aging lungs may play a major role in why flu and COVID can become so dangerous for older adults. Researchers…
Scientists say BMI gets it wrong for over one third of adults
A new study suggests that one of the most widely used health metrics, BMI, may be getting it wrong for a large portion of the…
Study finds dangerous lead levels in children’s clothing
Fast fashion might come with a hidden danger: lead. Researchers testing children’s shirts from multiple retailers found every sample exceeded U.S. safety limits, raising concerns…
New microwave frying technique could make french fries much healthier
Scientists have discovered a way to make French fries less greasy without ruining their taste. By combining regular frying with microwave heating, they reduce the…
Eating more meat may lower Alzheimer’s risk for some people
A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health—especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers found that older adults…
Breakthrough could protect the vision cells that let you see faces and colors
Scientists have taken a major step toward protecting the very cells that make sharp, colorful vision possible. By testing more than 2,700 compounds in thousands…
Hundreds of U.S. Hospitals at Risk of Shutting Down From Medicaid Cuts
WEDNESDAY, April 1, 2026 — A new analysis from Public Citizen found that 446 hospitals are at high risk of closing or cutting services due…