A common constipation drug shows surprising power to protect kidneys
A common constipation drug may have unexpectedly unlocked a new way to slow chronic kidney disease — a condition that affects millions and often leads…
Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says
FRIDAY, May 8, 2026 — So-called “super shoes” have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming…
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NewSalmonella outbreak linked to pet veiled chameleons; all sick people are children 2 years old or younger
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 as WHO Says Risk Is Low
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — As an investigation continues into a hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers and sickened five on an ocean liner, the…
New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious State
THURSDAY, May 7, 2026 — A new study is challenging what we know about the unconscious brain. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found the…
New “Trojan horse” obesity drug supercharges weight loss in early tests
Researchers have created a next-generation obesity drug that works like a “Trojan horse,” using GLP-1/GIP signals to slip a powerful metabolic enhancer directly into target…
Scientists discover why Ozempic works better for some people
Some people taking Ozempic-like diabetes drugs may be getting dramatically better results for a surprising reason: why they overeat in the first place. A year-long…
FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored Vapes for Adults
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — For the first time ever, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes (“vapes”) for…
Edibles + Alcohol Combo Poses Driving Risks Missed by Sobriety Tests
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — A new study is raising questions about what roadside sobriety tests actually detect — and what they might miss.Researchers at…
VR Training Helps Autistic People Navigate Police Encounters
WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 — People with autism find interactions with police officers to be difficult, if not harrowing.They struggle to read social cues and…