Sweet Tooth? It Could Be Shaping Your Decisions, Study Says
THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026 — A taste for sweets — ice cream, candy, chocolates, pastries — might provide a window into the way you make…
Stressed Parents Turn To Screens For Help, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2026 — Parents under stress are more likely to use screens to help manage their children, a new study says. As stress…
FDA Wants More Information From Food Makers On New Food Chemicals
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026 — For decades, food manufacturers have been able to decide what food chemicals were safe enough to add to their products…
Ozempic may have revealed the brain’s hidden “craving center”
Ozempic-like drugs appear to weaken more than hunger—they may also reduce cravings for alcohol and other addictive substances. Scientists are increasingly tracing this effect to…
Aspirin/Omega-3 Combo Matches Antibiotics In Treating Gum Disease, Trial Finds
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026 — People with severe gum infections might be able to forego antibiotics by taking low-dose aspirin and omega-3 fatty acid supplements…
Scientists discover a hidden brain rhythm that could improve Parkinson’s treatment
Scientists have pinpointed a brain network—and its distinctive electrical rhythm—that appears to drive the benefits of deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease. The discovery could…
Endometriosis Linked To Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 12, 2026 — New research is drawing a surprising link between two conditions that affect millions of women. A major study — published…
Executive Order Calls For Fewer Routine Childhood Vaccines, Doctors Push Back
TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026 — A new executive order calls for American children to be routinely immunized against 11 diseases instead of the 17 now…
Real-World Performance Of Alzheimer’s Drug, Leqembi, Matches Trial Data, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Aug. 11, 2026 — Sally Osmer jumped at the chance to be treated with the cutting-edge Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab. Osmer has a family history…
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HHS Secretary Kennedy’s Remarks Honoring David Rose – August 7, 2026
Secretary Kennedy honors Officer David Rose’s courage, sacrifice, and service at the CDC.