Study Finds FDA Used Evidence, Not Politics, in Abortion Pill Decisions
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 — The abortion pill mifepristone has long been at the center of heated political discussions. But a new review suggests that…
FDA Raises Cheese Recall To Highest Risk After Listeria Found
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 — Federal regulators have escalated a nationwide cheese recall to their most serious warning level after lab tests confirmed the presence…
NYC Nurses Launch Largest Strike in City History
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 — Thousands of nurses at several major New York City hospitals walked off the job Monday, marking the largest nurses’ strike…
New Barbie With Autism Aims To Help Kids Feel Seen and Included
TUESDAY, Jan. 13, 2026 — For many children, toys are more than playthings, they’re a way to feel understood. That’s the idea behind a new…
This AI spots dangerous blood cells doctors often miss
A generative AI system can now analyze blood cells with greater accuracy and confidence than human experts, detecting subtle signs of diseases like leukemia. It…
California Warns Against Foraging After Deadly Wild Mushrooms Kill 3
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 — California health officials are warning residents to avoid eating wild mushrooms after a sharp rise in poisonings that has left…
Frozen Tater Tots Recalled Over Plastic Contamination
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 — Thousands of cases of frozen tater tots are being recalled amid concerns they may contain pieces of hard plastic, federal…
A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis
Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Using a noninvasive…
Measles Cases Surge in South Carolina, Spread to Other States
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 — Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders….
Astronaut Crew Returning Early From Space Station Due to Medical Issue
MONDAY, Jan. 12, 2026 — The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is undertaking its first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station. The evacuation…