Helping others for a few hours a week may slow brain aging
Spending a few hours a week helping others may slow the aging of the brain. Researchers found that both formal volunteering and informal acts, like…
FDA May Reduce How Often Supplement Warnings Appear on Labels
FRIDAY, Dec. 19, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is weighing a change that could make warning labels on dietary supplements appear…
FDA Adds Brain Tumor Warning to Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new safety warning for Depo-Provera, a widely used birth…
Cutting Saturated Fat Helps Those at Risk for Heart Disease, Review Finds
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 — People who are already at risk for heart disease may see the biggest health benefit from cutting back on saturated…
Trump Calls Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 — President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring the street drug fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction. The order,…
The gear meant to protect firefighters may carry hidden dangers
Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it may also introduce chemical exposures. A…
A hidden T cell switch could make cancer immunotherapy work for more people
Scientists have discovered that T cell receptors activate through a hidden spring-like motion that had never been seen before. This breakthrough may help explain why…
AI detects cancer but it’s also reading who you are
AI tools designed to diagnose cancer from tissue samples are quietly learning more than just disease patterns. New research shows these systems can infer patient…
This tiny protein helps control how hungry you feel
Researchers have identified a previously overlooked protein that helps regulate appetite and energy use in the body. This “helper” protein supports a key system that…
Flu Season Starts Early in NYC as Cases Rise Fast
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17, 2025 — Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks…