Cannabis was touted for nerve pain. The evidence falls short
Cannabis-based medicines have been widely promoted as a potential answer for people living with chronic nerve pain—but a major new review finds the evidence just…
The real danger of Tylenol has nothing to do with autism
While social media continues to circulate claims linking acetaminophen to autism in children, medical experts say those fears distract from a far more serious and…
Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways
When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections…
Why Connecting With Others is Good For Your Health
SUNDAY, Jan. 18, 2026 — A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support — and research underscores that’s…
A 47-year study reveals when fitness and strength start to fade
A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength start slipping around age 35,…
How scientists are turning thyme into precision medicine
Thyme extract is packed with health-promoting compounds, but it is difficult to control and easy to waste. Researchers created a new technique that traps tiny…
AI maps the hidden forces shaping cancer survival worldwide
Researchers have turned artificial intelligence into a powerful new lens for understanding why cancer survival rates differ so dramatically around the world. By analyzing cancer…
What You Can Do To Prevent Chronic Kidney Disease
SATURDAY, Jan. 17, 2026 — More than 14% of U.S. adults have some level of chronic kidney disease — and most have no idea.”People with…
Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California
Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to…
An endocrinologist tried a new weight loss approach and it worked
A simple change in how primary care clinics approach weight management is delivering big public health wins. PATHWEIGH lets patients openly request help and gives…