New Federal Plan Aims to Use More Donor Organs, Improve Transplant Safety
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 — U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation’s transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even…
U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High as Death Rates Fall Nationwide
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 — Americans are living longer than ever. U.S. life expectancy climbed to 79 years in 2024, the highest level on record,…
Gerber Recalls Arrowroot Baby Biscuits Over Possible Plastic, Paper Pieces
FRIDAY, Jan. 30, 2026 — Gerber has announced a nationwide recall of some arrowroot biscuits made for babies after finding they may contain small pieces…
A 20-year-old cancer vaccine may hold the key to long-term survival
Two decades after a breast cancer vaccine trial, every participant is still alive—an astonishing result for metastatic disease. Scientists found their immune systems retained long-lasting…
A Trojan horse cancer therapy shows stunning results
Scientists at Mount Sinai have unveiled a bold new way to fight metastatic cancer by turning the tumor’s own defenses against it. Instead of attacking…
Dermatologists say collagen supplements aren’t the skin fix people expect
Collagen pills sound like a shortcut to younger skin, but solid evidence doesn’t back them up. Higher-quality studies show little benefit, and your body doesn’t…
Common Parasite Hiding in Many People Is More Complex Than Scientists Thought
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 — A parasite that lives inside as many as 1 in 3 people worldwide may be much harder to treat than…
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Now the Largest in Recent U.S. History
THURSDAY, Jan. 29, 2026 — A fast-growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has eclipsed last year’s record-setting Texas surge. As of Tuesday, South Carolina’s outbreak…
Helping with grandkids may slow cognitive decline
Helping care for grandchildren may offer an unexpected boost to brain health later in life. Researchers found that grandparents who provided childcare scored higher on…
Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer
Drinking heavily over many years is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, according to new research tracking U.S. adults for…