Tatiana Schlossberg, Environmental Journalist and JFK’s Granddaughter, Dies at 35
FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 — Tatiana Schlossberg, an environmental journalist and the granddaughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has died after a battle with…
Cosmetic Surgery Chains Use Misleading Ads to Market Risky Procedures, Experts Say
FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 — Glossy social media ads promising “lunchtime fat removal” and “freckle-sized” scars draw thousands of patients to cosmetic surgery chains. But…
One Treatment Is Better For Women With Clogged Arteries, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Jan. 2, 2026 — The best treatment for clogged arteries might be different for women than men, a new study says. Females with heart…
This tiny nerve may help keep the heart young
A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that keeping this nerve connected…
Myth busted: Your body isn’t canceling out your workout
Being active boosts your daily calorie burn more than previously thought. Researchers found that increased physical activity raises total energy use without triggering the body…
A key Alzheimer’s gene emerges in African American brain study
Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines. In brain tissue from more than 200…
MIT study shows high-fat diets give liver cancer a dangerous head start
A high-fat diet does more than overload the liver with fat. New research from MIT shows that prolonged exposure to fatty foods can push liver…
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults could now be classified as obese
A major update to how obesity is defined could push U.S. obesity rates to nearly 70%, according to a large new study. The change comes…
Researchers find ADHD strengths linked to better mental health
New research reveals a brighter side of ADHD, showing that adults who recognize and use their strengths feel happier, healthier, and less stressed. People with…
Microplastics are leaking invisible chemical clouds into water
Microplastics in rivers, lakes, and oceans aren’t just drifting debris—they’re constantly leaking invisible clouds of chemicals into the water. New research shows that sunlight drives…