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…
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…
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…
Wildfire Smoke During Pregnancy May Raise Autism Risk, Study Finds
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 21, 2026 — Women who breathe wildfire smoke during pregnancy, especially in late stages, may put their offspring at greater risk of autism,…
Some Popular Bottled Waters Contain Unregulated Chemicals, Researchers Say
TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 — Reaching for a bottle of water may feel like the safest way to stay hydrated. But new research suggests bottled…
Finally explained: Why kidney disease is so deadly for the heart
Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release tiny particles into the bloodstream that actively…
Scientists identify hidden protein interaction driving Parkinson’s disease
Researchers have identified a key molecular interaction that accelerates Parkinson’s disease by damaging the brain’s energy systems. They designed a new treatment that intercepts this…
HHS Announces New Study of Cellphone Radiation and Health
TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 — U.S. health officials plan a new study investigating whether radiation from cellphones may affect human health. A spokesperson for the…