The hidden health impact of growing up with ADHD traits
A large, decades-long study suggests that signs of ADHD in childhood may have consequences that extend well beyond school and behavior. Researchers followed nearly 11,000…
Chemotherapy rewires gut bacteria to block metastasis
Chemotherapy’s gut damage turns out to have a surprising upside. By changing nutrient availability in the intestine, it alters gut bacteria and increases levels of…
Bamboo Shoots May Offer Health Benefits — With Important Safety Warnings
FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 — Bamboo shoots, a food commonly eaten in parts of Asia, may offer several health benefits, according to a new research…
Top CDC Official Says Measles Surge Is the ‘Cost of Doing Business’
FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 — After a year marked by major measles outbreaks, the United States may soon lose its status as a measles-free country,…
Colon Cancer Now Top Cancer Killer for Americans Under 50, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 — Colon cancer is now the No. 1 cause of cancer deaths in Americans under 50. It claimed that spot seven…
FDA Weighs Allowing Zyn Pouches to Be Marketed as Lower-Risk Nicotine Option
FRIDAY, Jan. 23, 2026 — Flavored nicotine pouches called Zyn could soon be legally advertised as a lower-risk option for adults who smoke, as federal…
How type 2 diabetes quietly damages blood vessels
Type 2 diabetes becomes more dangerous to the heart the longer a person has it. Researchers found that after several years, red blood cells can…
Donated Baby Formula Linked to Infant Botulism Case in Oregon
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 — A 10-month-old boy in Portland, Oregon, is still recovering after becoming seriously ill from infant botulism linked to recalled formula…
Study Finds Kimchi May Help Balance the Immune System
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 — Kimchi — the spicy, salted and fermented vegetable side dish that’s a staple of Korean cuisine — is already known…
Study Finds Human Language Processing Mirrors How AI Understands Words
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 — The human brain may understand spoken language in a way that is surprisingly similar to how artificial intelligence (AI) processes…