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…
Recalled Tuna Posing Botulism Risk Inadvertently Sent to 9 States
THURSDAY, Jan. 22, 2026 — Some canned tuna associated with a 2025 recall has been pulled from grocery stores in nine states, federal health officials…
A simple blood test mismatch linked to kidney failure and death
A major global study suggests that a hidden mismatch between two common blood tests could quietly signal serious trouble ahead. When results from creatinine and…
Scientists are building viruses from scratch to fight superbugs
Researchers from New England Biolabs (NEB®) and Yale University describe the first fully synthetic bacteriophage engineering system for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an antibiotic-resistant bacterium of global…
Why Your Brain Drifts After a Bad Night’s Sleep, Scientists Explain
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 — Ever notice how hard it is to stay sharp after a rough night of sleep? A recent study published in…
Your Nose May Decide How Bad Your Cold Gets, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 — Why does a cold virus knock some people flat while others barely feel it? A new study suggests the answer…