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….
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…