Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer
Drinking heavily over many years is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, according to new research tracking U.S. adults for…
New Discovery Could Change How Asthma Is Treated, Scientists Say
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 — Scientists may have uncovered a new cause of asthma that could change how the disease is treated. Researchers at Case…
Thousands of Kaiser Nurses Walk Out in California and Hawaii
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 — More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers walked off the job Monday morning at Kaiser Permanente facilities across California…
Slippery Streets After Winter Storms Raise Risk of Falls, Doctor Warns
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 28, 2026 — After a winter storm, sidewalks, parking lots and stairways can quickly turn into slip hazards, even after plows and salt…
New review finds wild blueberries support heart and gut health
A sweeping scientific review highlights wild blueberries as a standout food for cardiometabolic health. The strongest evidence shows improvements in blood vessel function, with encouraging…
A common parasite in the brain is far more active than we thought
A common parasite long thought to lie dormant is actually much more active and complex. Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii cysts contain multiple parasite subtypes,…
Doctors Turn to Pediatric Group’s Vaccine Schedule After CDC Changes
TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 — Many children’s doctors say they will follow vaccine guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), after the U.S. Centers…
Airports Step Up Screenings After Nipah Virus Cases in India
TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 — Health officials across parts of Asia are stepping up disease checks after several people in India were diagnosed with Nipah…
More Spring & Mulberry Chocolates Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella
TUESDAY, Jan. 27, 2026 — A growing recall of specialty date-sweetened chocolates is now affecting more products across the U.S., after testing found possible Salmonella…
These common food preservatives may be linked to cancer
A large French study tracking more than 100,000 people over a decade has found that higher consumption of certain food preservatives—commonly found in processed foods…