New Mexico Baby Dies From Listeria Linked to Raw Milk, Health Officials Warn
THURSDAY, Feb. 5, 2026 — New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw milk after a newborn died from listeria, a dangerous foodborne…
Air ambulance teams are changing who survives critical injuries
Advanced care provided by air ambulance teams was linked to higher survival rates in major trauma patients. Researchers found that more people survived than predicted…
New nasal vaccine shows strong protection against H5N1 bird flu
As bird flu continues to circulate in animals and spill over into humans, researchers are racing to stop it before it adapts to spread widely…
The overlooked nutrition risk of Ozempic and Wegovy
Popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can dramatically curb appetite, but experts warn many users are flying blind when it comes to nutrition. New…
RFK Jr. Expands Faith-Based Addiction Care as Drug Use and Homelessness Rise
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2026 — Amid mounting drug use and homelessness in U.S. cities, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the federal government is…
Dad’s Early Bond May Affect a Child’s Health Years Later, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4, 2026 — For decades, researchers mostly blamed moms when children developed long-term mental or physical health problems. Now, a new study suggests…
Why heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes looks different for men and women
Scientists are digging into why heart disease risk in type 2 diabetes differs between men and women—and sex hormones may be part of the story….
Sound machines might be making your sleep worse
Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better…
WHO Says Nipah Virus Risk Is Low After Two Cases Reported in India
TUESDAY, Feb. 3, 2026 — The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a low risk that the deadly Nipah virus will spread beyond India,…
This unexpected plant discovery could change how drugs are made
Plants make chemical weapons to protect themselves, and many of these compounds have become vital to human medicine. Researchers found that one powerful plant chemical…