Poll: Many Older Americans Unaware Of 988 Suicide Help Line
FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 — Since its inception four years ago, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has provided millions of Americans with a critical…
Black Americans Born Abroad Have Lower Odds For Stroke, Study Finds
FRIDAY, July 17, 2026 — Country of birth can play a part in Black Americans’ stroke risk, according to a new study. The study —…
FDA Clears First Cholesterol Pill, Lipfendra, To Rival Costly Injections
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — A new daily pill will give people with stubbornly high cholesterol a cheaper, needle-free way to drive their levels down….
One Of The Largest Epidural Studies Ever Delivers Reassuring News For Parents
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — Does having an epidural during labor increase the risk of harm to your baby? One of the largest studies to…
Could A Vaccine Prevent Pancreatic Cancer In Those At High Risk?
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — Pancreatic cancer can be a silent killer, especially for people who inherit mutant genes that greatly raise their risk for…
Heatwaves During Pregnancy Could Affect Baby’s Brain Development, Study Suggests
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — Climate change could be increasing risks to children’s brain development. A new study finds that exposure to higher temperatures during…
Brain ‘Microstimulation’ Works Long-Term To Restore Sense Of Touch After Spinal Cord Injury
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — A special brain-computer interface can restore a sense of touch to the hands of people who lose that vital sense…
Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer
Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called…
More than 400 sick as CDC searches for the source of a mystery outbreak
A growing Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in four states, and investigators are still searching for the contaminated food responsible. The CDC…
Common constipation drug may help clear depression brain fog
An existing constipation drug may have an unexpected new use: helping clear the “brain fog” that often lingers after depression. In a small clinical trial,…