Agriculture Secretary Says Healthy Meals Can Cost $3, Critics Say It’s Not That Simple
TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 — Can Americans really eat healthy for just $3 a meal? That question is sparking debate after Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins…
Major review finds no autism or ADHD risk from pregnancy Tylenol
A major new scientific review brings reassuring news for expectant parents: using acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, during pregnancy does not increase a child’s risk…
A “dormant” brain protein turns out to be a powerful switch
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a surprising new way to influence brain activity by targeting a long-mysterious class of proteins linked to anxiety, schizophrenia,…
As Forests Shrink, Mosquitoes Are Turning to Humans for Blood
MONDAY, Jan. 19, 2026 — As people cut deeper into Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, mosquitoes may be changing who they bite, and a new study suggests…
New Coffee Chemicals Show Promise for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
MONDAY, Jan. 19, 2026 — Coffee may do more than boost energy. New research suggests that certain compounds found in roasted coffee beans could help…
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,…