Popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic slash heart attack and stroke risk
A huge international review found that GLP-1 weight-loss drugs significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and premature death over the long…
Transcript – Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026
Transcript – Update on Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, 5/20/2026
Rollback of PFAS Drinking Water Standards Raises Safety Fears
WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Monday it wants to roll back some regulations on “forever chemicals” in drinking…
Your Handwriting Could Be a Window Into Your Aging Brain
WEDNESDAY, May 20, 2026 — Your handwriting could reveal more than what you’re trying to say — it may offer clues about how your brain…
Scientists discover why Alzheimer’s risk hits women so much harder
Women may be especially sensitive to the effects of common dementia risk factors, according to a new UC San Diego study of over 17,000 adults….
Scientists found a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and shut it down
A newly identified enzyme called IDOL could become a major new target in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that removing it from neurons…
Transcript – Updates on CDC’s Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026
Transcript – Updates on CDC’s Response to Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda and Hantavirus Linked to M/V Hondius, 5/19/2026
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
CDC Provides Update on Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to M/V Hondius Cruise Ship
American Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola After DRC Exposure
TUESDAY, May 19, 2026 — An American doctor who was exposed to Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has tested…
Scientists boosted one protein and aging mice became stronger and healthier
Scientists have identified a protein that appears to put the brakes on the chronic inflammation linked to aging. Older mice with boosted levels of the…