Obamacare Enrollment Drops After Premium Subsidies Expire
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — Fewer Americans are signing up for Obamacare this year after extra financial help that lowered monthly premiums expired, new counts…
Small Daily Habit Changes Could Add Years to Your Life, Study Finds
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — You don’t need a new diet plan or a gym membership to improve your health in 2026. New research suggests…
Measles Outbreaks Grow in South Carolina and Southwest, Officials Warn
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — Health officials are struggling to contain two growing measles outbreaks in the U.S., as new cases continue to climb weeks…
Statins may help almost everyone with type 2 diabetes live longer
New research suggests statins may protect adults with type 2 diabetes regardless of how low their predicted heart risk appears. In a large UK study,…
FDA Moves to Remove Suicide Warnings From GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
THURSDAY, Jan. 15, 2026 — Federal health regulators say popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound do not increase the risk of suicidal thoughts,…
Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain
A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch…
This sweet fruit is packed with hidden health compounds
Scientists are taking a closer look at monk fruit and discovering it’s more than just a sugar substitute. New research shows its peel and pulp…
Judge Orders Trump Administration To Restore $12M to American Academy of Pediatrics
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2026 — A judge has ruled that the Trump administration must restore millions in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP),…
Medical Debt Linked To Rent and Mortgage Problems, Study Says
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2026 — People burdened with medical bills may also be more likely to struggle to keep a roof over their heads, a…
Scientists Find Key to Making Rare But Healthier Sugar
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, 2026 — Sweet without the regret has long been the goal of sugar substitutes, and they rarely live up to the promise….