One Of The Largest Epidural Studies Ever Delivers Reassuring News For Parents
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — Does having an epidural during labor increase the risk of harm to your baby? One of the largest studies to…
Could A Vaccine Prevent Pancreatic Cancer In Those At High Risk?
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — Pancreatic cancer can be a silent killer, especially for people who inherit mutant genes that greatly raise their risk for…
Heatwaves During Pregnancy Could Affect Baby’s Brain Development, Study Suggests
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — Climate change could be increasing risks to children’s brain development. A new study finds that exposure to higher temperatures during…
Brain ‘Microstimulation’ Works Long-Term To Restore Sense Of Touch After Spinal Cord Injury
THURSDAY, July 16, 2026 — A special brain-computer interface can restore a sense of touch to the hands of people who lose that vital sense…
Scientists finally solved how a common gut bacterium triggers colon cancer
Researchers solved a long-standing mystery behind how a bacterial toxin associated with colorectal cancer damages the colon. The toxin first binds to a receptor called…
More than 400 sick as CDC searches for the source of a mystery outbreak
A growing Cyclospora outbreak has sickened more than 400 people in four states, and investigators are still searching for the contaminated food responsible. The CDC…
Common constipation drug may help clear depression brain fog
An existing constipation drug may have an unexpected new use: helping clear the “brain fog” that often lingers after depression. In a small clinical trial,…
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New CDC Data Shows Decline in Healthcare-Associated Infections
CDC reports fewer hospital-acquired infections in 2023, highlighting improved patient safety.
The hidden skeleton “gatekeeper” inside brain cells could help fight Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered that a microscopic skeleton inside neurons does much more than hold cells together. It acts as a gatekeeper that controls what brain…
Lettuce Suspected In Growing Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak
TUESDAY, July 14, 2026 — Michigan health officials have identified lettuce and other salad greens as the leading suspected source of a growing multistate outbreak…